The Simpsons S23E4: English vocabulary

a loud, sharp cry

very sad, gloomy, or depressing

very exciting and able to make people feel enthusiastic

praise that is too much and not sincere, often used to get something

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

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

to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

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

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

a round object or shape

to swallow food or drink quickly, often in a noisy way

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

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

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

to make something sweet or sweeter

the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

a private club for men, especially one associated with wealth or upper-class society

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

one of the hard joints in the middle of your fingers

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

using these words or actions to make something official

to talk in a casual, lively way

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

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

showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

past tense and past participle of shoot

to think of and create a plan, idea, or solution

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

to breathe noisily while sleeping

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

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

intending to cause harm or upset to someone

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to kill a person or animal in a violent way

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

in a weak or feeble way

to record that you have started work or a shift

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

a circular ring or band

the act of fastening something with a screw

completely wet

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal way of saying death

a person's height

a lot of damage, destruction, or confusion

your; belonging to you

to laugh quietly

a reduction in planned spending

the state of needing or relying on someone or something else

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

causing an itch or feeling itchy

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

moving up and down repeatedly

a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble

showing respect for other people and their feelings, rights, or opinions

a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened

to keep a job or manage to do something difficult for a period of time

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

covered with fur or looking like fur

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

a detailed plan for building something

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

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

to look at someone or something for a long time, often with strong interest or emotion

to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth