soothingly
in a calming and comforting way
Episode vocabulary
The Simpsons S24E8: English vocabulary
Season 24, Episode 8FamilyAnimationComedy
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pitiless
showing no pity or kindness; cruel
crier
a person who makes public announcements in a town
bleat
to make the sound a sheep, goat, or calf makes
deforest
to clear an area of forest or trees
dachshund
a small dog with a long body and very short legs
wench
a girl or young woman, especially in old-fashioned or informal use
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
woodcutter
a person whose job is to cut down trees or chop wood
parsonage
the house where a priest or minister lives, usually provided by the church
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
snicker
to laugh quietly in a way you try to hide
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worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
dabble
to put your hands or feet into water and move them gently
rove
to wander from place to place
smokestack
a tall pipe that carries smoke away from a ship, factory, or train
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
gerbil
a small rodent that lives in dry areas and is often kept as a pet
wry
showing dry, slightly mocking humor
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
washout
a complete failure or disappointment
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
glade
a small open area in a forest
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech