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The Simpsons S22E16: English vocabulary

Season 22, Episode 16AnimationComedy

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  • puckish

    Word

    playful in a slightly naughty way

  • yowl

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    to make a long, loud, mournful cry

  • preoccupy

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    to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else

  • catcall

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    a loud, rude shout or whistle, especially one meant to show disapproval or sexual interest

  • incoherently

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    in a way that is hard to understand because the words are not clear or connected

  • suspender

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    a strap worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers or a skirt

  • jabber

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    talk quickly and excitedly in a way that is hard to understand

  • hoarder

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    a person who keeps too many things and finds it hard to throw them away

  • gluttony

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    the habit of eating or drinking too much

  • reefer

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    a cigarette containing marijuana

  • smooch

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    a kiss, especially a quick or affectionate one

  • lather

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    a frothy mass of bubbles made by soap or shampoo mixed with water

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  • lampoon

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    to mock someone or something in a harsh, humorous way

  • indistinctly

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    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

  • discordant

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    not in agreement or not fitting well together

  • crummy

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    bad in quality, condition, or appearance

  • mew

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    a high, soft cry made by a cat

  • grumble

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    to complain quietly in an annoyed way

  • jiffy

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    a very short time

  • silvering

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    the process of turning silver in color

  • amphitheatre

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    an open-air building or area with curved rows of seats for performances or sports

  • nosing

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    the front edge of a step or stair

  • murmuring

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    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • meteorologist

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    a person who studies weather and predicts it

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  • belch

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    to let gas out of your stomach through your mouth with a noise

  • barometer

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    an instrument that measures air pressure, often used to help predict the weather

  • fume

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    a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor

  • drizzle

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    to rain very lightly in small drops

  • thud

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    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • stoner

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    a person who regularly smokes marijuana

  • lukewarm

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    slightly warm, especially when something should be hot

  • dispenser

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    a machine that gives out a drink, snack, or other item when you press a button or pay for it

  • brownie

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    a small square of rich chocolate cake

  • squeal

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    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • wacky

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    funny or unusual in a slightly odd way

  • devious

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    dishonest and clever in a way that is meant to trick people

  • stalked

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    to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

  • triumphing

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    winning or succeeding after a struggle

  • evener

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

  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • hissing

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    making a long, sharp s sound

  • hiss

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    a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

  • pennant

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    a long, narrow flag, often used as a decoration or symbol

  • confiscate

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    to take something away from someone using legal or official authority

  • hoard

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    to collect and keep a large amount of something

  • whoop

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    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • mutter

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    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • groan

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

  • clutter

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    a messy collection of things lying around

  • chirp

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    to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

  • exclaim

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    to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

  • screech

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    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • weeding

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    the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

  • vibrate

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    to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

  • intrigue

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    to make someone very interested or curious

  • potting

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    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • anguish

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    severe mental suffering or great pain

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • horny

    Word

    sexually excited

  • flagging

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    becoming weaker or less active

  • improvise

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    to create or perform something without preparing it first

  • wheeling

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    the act of moving something on wheels

  • shotted

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    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • ignite

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    to start burning, or make something start burning

  • meow

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    the sound a cat makes

  • sob

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    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • indulge

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    to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

  • snore

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    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • fall back

    Phrase

    move back to a safer place

  • channeling

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

  • celery

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    a vegetable with long green stalks that are eaten raw or cooked

  • detergent

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    a cleaning product used for washing clothes or dishes

  • man on

    Phrase

    a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

  • props

    Word

    objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

  • cabling

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    the installation of cables or a cable system

  • play on

    Phrase

    to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

  • stalk

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    the main stem of a plant

  • adventurous

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    willing to take risks and try new things

  • time being

    Phrase

    for now; until something changes

  • sniff

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    to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • persona

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    the image or character that a person presents to other people

  • machining

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    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • herbal

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    made from herbs or plants, especially for tea, medicine, or flavoring

  • catcher

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    a person or thing that catches something

  • dope

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    very good or impressive

  • disrespectful

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    showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

  • reality show

    Phrase

    a TV program that shows real people in unscripted situations

  • on the road

    Phrase

    away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

  • grunt

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

  • lust

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    strong sexual desire

  • gasp

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

  • riches

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    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • pay the rent

    Phrase

    to earn enough money to cover your rent

  • pant

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

  • look back

    Phrase

    to think about the past, or about what happened before

  • overdue

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    not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time

  • pitted

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    having many small holes or dents on the surface

  • flushing

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    the act of becoming red in the face or skin

  • gee

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    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

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