bristly
having stiff, short hairs or sharp points sticking out
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The Simpsons S23E21: English vocabulary
Season 23, Episode 21FamilyAnimationComedy
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pharisee
a member of an ancient Jewish group known for strict observance of religious law
ream
a pack of paper, usually 500 sheets
toddy
a hot drink made with alcohol, water, sugar, and spices
overstep
to go beyond the limits of what is acceptable or allowed
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
scratchy
causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling
jockeying
competing hard for an advantage or position
roomy
having a lot of space inside
grumble
to complain quietly in an annoyed way
forsake
to leave someone or something and not come back
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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twittering
the soft, repeated sound birds make
hobo
a homeless person who travels from place to place looking for work
infallible
unable to make mistakes or be wrong
squawk
to make a loud, harsh sound
maul
to attack and injure someone or something by scratching, biting, or tearing
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
whimper
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
buckling
the bending or curving of something under pressure
clack
to make a sharp clicking sound
belch
to let gas out of your stomach through your mouth with a noise
scrabble
to scratch or feel around for something with your fingers
licorice
a sweet made with licorice root flavor