ostentation
a showy display of wealth, success, or possessions meant to impress other people
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The Simpsons S33E21: English vocabulary
Season 33, Episode 21FamilyAnimationComedy
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sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
outplay
to play better than an opponent and beat them
abhor
to feel strong dislike or hatred for something
didactic
intended to teach, especially in a way that seems moralizing or too obvious
threefold
three times as much or as many
pillowcase
a cloth cover that goes over a pillow
nullify
to make something legally invalid or no longer effective
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
tapioca
a starchy food made from cassava, often used in puddings and drinks
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
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whimper
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
babble
to talk quickly and continuously in a confused or silly way
yelp
to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise
caviar
the salty eggs of fish, eaten as a luxury food
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
notary
a person authorized to witness and certify legal documents
clog
to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it
triumphing
winning or succeeding after a struggle
stabling
the act of keeping horses in stables
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
oust
to force someone out of a position, job, or place
hoard
to collect and keep a large amount of something