Episode vocabulary

The Simpsons S32E16: English vocabulary

Season 32, Episode 16AnimationComedy

Preview up to 100 useful vocabulary entries from this title. This is a general public list; Slovnyx personalizes it in the app.

All vocabulary stays together in one practical preview. See the methodology.

The Simpsons S32E16 poster

100 entries

How this list is made
  • yowl

    Word

    to make a long, loud, mournful cry

  • overrate

    Word

    to think or say that something is better, more important, or more valuable than it really is

  • connive

    Word

    to secretly help or allow something wrong or illegal to happen

  • corncob

    Word

    the hard core of an ear of corn, after the kernels have been removed

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • denture

    Word

    a set of artificial teeth that you can take out and put back in

  • pinking

    Word

    to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • scratchy

    Word

    causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • harmonize

    Word

    to make different things fit together better

  • Make it personalSave the useful vocabulary and practice it in Slovnyx.
    Continue in the app
  • snarl

    Word

    a low, angry sound made by an animal

  • snarling

    Word

    making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing

  • rabid

    Word

    having rabies

  • stammer

    Word

    to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech

  • whimper

    Word

    to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

  • hounding

    Word

    to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them

  • bolero

    Word

    a short jacket that fits closely to the body

  • midge

    Word

    a very small fly, often found near water or in swarms

  • jingling

    Word

    making a light, clear ringing sound

  • hark

    Word

    to listen carefully

  • caroling

    Word

    singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

  • clatter

    Word

    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

Show more vocabularyShow less vocabulary
  • drape

    Word

    to hang or place something loosely over something else

  • rapture

    Word

    a feeling of great joy or delight

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • slasher

    Word

    a horror film with a lot of violent killings

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • shriek

    Word

    a loud, sharp cry

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • pious

    Word

    deeply religious and devoted to God

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • nip

    Word

    a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

  • huff

    Word

    to breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • stalker

    Word

    a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

  • marital

    Word

    relating to marriage or to a married couple

  • arbor

    Word

    a garden structure with an open roof, often covered with climbing plants

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • your man

    Phrase

    the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • growl

    Word

    to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

  • insulation

    Word

    the use of material to stop heat, sound, or electricity from passing through something

  • hot date

    Phrase

    an informal date that is expected to be romantic or sexual

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • jackass

    Word

    a male donkey

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • redeem

    Word

    to make up for a bad quality or mistake

  • yawn

    Word

    to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

  • contraction

    Word

    the process of becoming smaller or shorter, or of squeezing together

  • hide out

    Phrase

    to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

  • say grace

    Phrase

    to say a prayer before a meal

  • take it or leave it

    Phrase

    used to say that something must be accepted as it is or not accepted at all

  • discretion

    Word

    careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • presume

    Word

    to think that something is probably true or will happen

  • in circles

    Phrase

    without making any progress

  • sinner

    Word

    a person who has committed a sin

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • peripheral

    Word

    relating to the outer edge of something, or less important than the main part

  • itch

    Word

    to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

  • itchy

    Word

    causing an itch or feeling itchy

  • on earth

    Phrase

    used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

  • no place

    Phrase

    used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

  • public figure

    Phrase

    a person who is well known to the public, especially in media or politics

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • God bless

    Phrase

    A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

  • vulture

    Word

    a large bird that eats dead animals

  • grunt

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • jingle

    Word

    a light ringing sound

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • parental

    Word

    relating to a parent or parents

  • moan

    Word

    to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • rubbing

    Word

    the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • cozy

    Word

    comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • chatter

    Word

    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

  • settle down

    Phrase

    to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • vicious

    Word

    very cruel or violent

  • sigh

    Word

    to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

  • discharge

    Word

    to officially allow someone to leave a hospital or other institution

  • forgiving

    Word

    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

  • ringed

    Word

    having a ring or rings around it

  • toothbrush

    Word

    a small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning teeth

  • mustache

    Word

    hair that grows on the upper lip

  • thank god

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen

Continue in Slovnyx

Turn this preview into your personal study list.

Install Slovnyx to filter out words you know, save the useful ones, and practice them before you press play.