The Simpsons S23E1: English vocabulary

relating to the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye

to value something very highly

more able or skilled than someone or something else

polite and respectful toward other people

to pass urine from the body

too strong, painful, or shocking to describe in words

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

a line or fold made by pressing or bending something

the hollow under your shoulder where your arm joins your body

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a short, loud piece of music played on brass instruments, often to announce someone or something important

to make a short, high-pitched sound

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

a painting made on wet plaster, usually on a wall or ceiling

the round part of the eye

the sides of the face below the eyes

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or in a bad mood

a person who is very skilled at something

the act of pulling something tight

the fold of skin that opens and closes over the eye

to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

the small round part on a person's chest that milk comes from in women and some female animals

very impressive or exciting

showing courage and determination

using these words or actions to make something official

A strong sexual desire for someone

kind and wanting to help other people

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

relating to an orchestra

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

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

used to express praise, joy, or relief

showing qualities such as strength, courage, or confidence that are traditionally seen as masculine

the act of moving something on wheels

to stop something from succeeding

to indicate or suggest something

an official who makes decisions in a game such as cricket or baseball

a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

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

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

a deep, low, continuous sound

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to place a medical device inside the body by surgery

the U.S. holiday on July 4, celebrating American independence

a polite way of saying you understand and accept someone’s point

a series of short, sharp sounds

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

to a very bad or unpleasant degree

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

a Christmas gift exchange where each person gives a present to one randomly chosen person

the highest level of competition in a sport

the edible root of a plant with dark red or purple flesh

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened

to come onto the stage in a performance

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

a unit of money used in Brunei, equal to 100 cents

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

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

no longer modern, useful, or in use

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to depend on something; to be decided by something

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

deserving praise, help, or respect