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The Simpsons S20E9: English vocabulary

Season 20, Episode 9AnimationComedy

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  • overdress

    Word

    to wear clothes that are too formal for an occasion

  • armless

    Word

    having no arms

  • gossamer

    Word

    a very light, thin cobweb or spider silk, especially one seen floating in the air or on plants

  • grabber

    Word

    something that attracts attention, especially at the start of a speech, article, or presentation

  • minuet

    Word

    a slow, graceful dance in triple time, popular in the 18th century

  • wading

    Word

    walking through water or another wet, muddy, or thick substance with effort

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • poise

    Word

    calm confidence and self-control, especially in a difficult situation

  • wad

    Word

    a small lump or ball of something

  • ogre

    Word

    a large, ugly creature in stories that is usually very cruel and may eat people

  • scribble

    Word

    to write or draw something quickly and carelessly

  • fearsome

    Word

    causing fear or dread

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  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • couched

    Word

    to express something in a particular way

  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

  • headless

    Word

    having no head

  • lapping

    Word

    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • stroking

    Word

    the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • stuff you

    Phrase

    a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • chubby

    Word

    slightly fat in a pleasant way

  • tariff

    Word

    a tax on goods brought into or sent out of a country

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

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  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • your girl

    Phrase

    a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • disobey

    Word

    to not do what a person, rule, or order says

  • cheddar

    Word

    a firm, smooth cheese that is often pale orange or white

  • sanity

    Word

    the state of being mentally healthy and able to think clearly and reasonably

  • imaginative

    Word

    showing creativity and a strong ability to imagine new things

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • my Lord

    Phrase

    a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

  • channeling

    Word

    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • medley

    Word

    a mixture of different things

  • pelican

    Word

    a large water bird with a long bill and a pouch under its beak

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • dew

    Word

    small drops of water that form on cool surfaces, especially at night or in the early morning

  • foremost

    Word

    most important, famous, or powerful

  • wait out

    Phrase

    to wait until a difficult or unpleasant situation is over

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • burn up

    Phrase

    to burn completely and be destroyed by fire

  • elf

    Word

    a small magical creature from folk stories, often with pointed ears

  • cuckoo

    Word

    a bird with a loud two-note call, known for laying its eggs in other birds' nests

  • vocalist

    Word

    a singer, especially one who performs with a band or group

  • keep up

    Phrase

    to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

  • shuffle

    Word

    to walk with short steps, dragging your feet a little

  • real world

    Phrase

    the ordinary world of everyday life, especially as different from school, theory, or imagination

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • pajamas

    Word

    clothes you wear for sleeping

  • gag

    Word

    a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking

  • hoo

    Word

    the sound an owl makes

  • clam

    Word

    a shellfish with a soft body and two shells

  • downhill

    Word

    toward the bottom of a hill or slope

  • chronicle

    Word

    a written record of events in the order they happened

  • unicorn

    Word

    a mythical horse with a single horn on its forehead

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • fatty

    Word

    containing a lot of fat

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • pardon me

    Phrase

    a polite way to say sorry or to ask someone to repeat something or let you pass

  • fast friend

    Phrase

    a very close friend

  • thoughtful

    Word

    showing care and attention for other people

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • deal out

    Phrase

    to give things out to people one by one

  • don't worry

    Phrase

    A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

  • big deal

    Phrase

    something that is not important or impressive

  • uh uh

    Phrase

    a quick, informal way to say no or show disagreement

  • uh oh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems likely to go wrong

  • have fun

    Phrase

    used to wish someone an enjoyable time

  • sleep over

    Phrase

    to spend the night at someone else's home

  • obsession

    Word

    a strong, unhealthy focus on a person or thing

  • isn't it

    Phrase

    used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

  • live in

    Phrase

    to have your home in a particular place

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • mores

    Word

    the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

  • this time

    Phrase

    at the same point in time as something else

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • Mr and Mrs

    Phrase

    the written form used before a married couple's family name

  • racket

    Word

    a loud, unpleasant noise

  • keeper

    Word

    a person or thing that looks after, manages, or protects something

  • imaginary

    Word

    existing only in the mind; not real

  • expectation

    Word

    a belief or idea about what will happen or what should happen

  • go on

    Phrase

    to continue doing something or to continue in a state

  • know about

    Phrase

    to have information or awareness about something

  • put on

    Phrase

    to put clothes or other items on your body

  • breeze

    Word

    a light, gentle wind

  • lame

    Word

    not working well or not effective

  • lump

    Word

    a small, solid piece of something with an irregular shape

  • talk about

    Phrase

    to discuss or mention something

  • freer

    Word

    more free; less restricted or controlled

  • manuscript

    Word

    a book, article, or other text that has been written but not yet printed

  • beloved

    Word

    deeply loved and cherished

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