whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
The Simpsons S23E20: English vocabulary
Season 23, Episode 20FamilyAnimationComedy
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morbidly
in a way that shows an unhealthy interest in death, illness, or unpleasant things
caw
the harsh cry of a crow
conversationalist
someone who is good at talking with people
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
inflame
to make strong feelings, arguments, or a bad situation stronger
clamor
a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
noggin
a person's head
ventriloquist
a performer who makes it seem as if a puppet or another object is speaking
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
conclave
a private meeting, especially one held in secret
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grumble
to complain quietly in an annoyed way
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
infernal
related to hell; evil or devilish
megaphone
a device that makes your voice louder and carries it farther
rationalize
to give a false or self-serving reason for something you did or felt
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
expertly
in a very skilled or effective way
inflamed
red, swollen, and painful because of infection or irritation
snappy
smart, stylish, and attractive
shriek
a loud, sharp cry