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The Simpsons S24E17: English vocabulary

Season 24, Episode 17AnimationComedy

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  • blowhole

    Word

    the hole on top of a whale or dolphin's head that it uses to breathe

  • bedbug

    Word

    a small insect that lives in beds and bites people while they sleep

  • relaxant

    Word

    a substance that helps the body or muscles relax

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • singsong

    Word

    a song or tune with a simple, repetitive rhythm

  • tonsil

    Word

    one of the two small glands at the back of the throat

  • clamor

    Word

    a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people

  • inconsiderate

    Word

    not thinking about other people and causing them trouble or upset

  • snuggle

    Word

    to curl up or move into a warm, comfortable position, often close to someone or something

  • deplete

    Word

    to use up or greatly reduce the amount of something

  • scoff

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    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • foxed

    Word

    stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

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  • cockney

    Word

    a person from the East End of London, especially one from a working-class background

  • grumble

    Word

    to complain quietly in an annoyed way

  • dermatologist

    Word

    a doctor who treats skin problems

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • muscling

    Word

    the use of force or pressure to get something

  • fining

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    the act of making someone pay a fine

  • whimper

    Word

    to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • innocuous

    Word

    not harmful or offensive

  • recede

    Word

    to move back or farther away

  • rekindle

    Word

    to make a feeling, interest, or relationship become strong again

  • shriek

    Word

    a loud, sharp cry

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  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • evener

    Word

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

  • kinky

    Word

    sexually unconventional or involving unusual sexual practices

  • placebo

    Word

    a harmless substance given to some patients in a test to compare its effects with a real medicine

  • sneaker

    Word

    a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

  • groan

    Word

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

  • lapping

    Word

    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • walrus

    Word

    a large sea mammal with thick skin, long tusks, and whiskers

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • comical

    Word

    funny in a way that makes people laugh

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • sizing

    Word

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

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • giggle

    Word

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

  • growl

    Word

    to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • fall in

    Phrase

    to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • mutiny

    Word

    an open rebellion against people in authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

  • mumble

    Word

    to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

  • sweaty

    Word

    covered with sweat

  • hunch

    Word

    a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

  • yawn

    Word

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

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • for reasons

    Phrase

    used to say that the reason is unknown or not being stated

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • brake fluid

    Phrase

    the liquid used in a vehicle’s braking system

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • hush

    Word

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • superman

    Word

    a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

  • analogy

    Word

    a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, used to explain something

  • rest on

    Phrase

    to depend on something

  • grunt

    Word

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

  • cafeteria

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    a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

  • bounty

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    a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something

  • gasp

    Word

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

  • clamp

    Word

    a device used to hold two things tightly together

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pant

    Word

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

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • fight off

    Phrase

    to successfully defend yourself against an attack, illness, or a strong feeling

  • cave in

    Phrase

    to collapse and fall in suddenly

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • say what

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

  • garbage disposal

    Phrase

    a kitchen device that grinds food waste into small pieces

  • dungeon

    Word

    a dark underground room or prison cell, especially in a castle

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • every second

    Phrase

    every other one; each alternate one

  • whichever

    Word

    any one of a group, without saying which one

  • woo

    Word

    to try to persuade someone to love you, especially in order to marry them

  • smack

    Word

    to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow

  • holy moly

    Phrase

    an informal expression used to show surprise, excitement, or shock

  • make into

    Phrase

    to change something so it becomes a different thing or use

  • clear the table

    Phrase

    to remove plates, glasses, and other things from a table after a meal

  • soy

    Word

    a bean used as food and to make oil

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • sigh

    Word

    to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

  • ketchup

    Word

    a thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices

  • fluffy

    Word

    soft and light, with a lot of small loose fibers or air in it

  • brotherhood

    Word

    the feeling of close friendship and loyalty between men or members of a group

  • forgiving

    Word

    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

  • ringed

    Word

    having a ring or rings around it

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • delightful

    Word

    very pleasant or enjoyable

  • cowboy hat

    Phrase

    a hat with a wide brim and a high crown, worn especially by cowboys

  • training wheel

    Phrase

    one of the small wheels attached to a child's bicycle to help them balance

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