whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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The Simpsons S25E21: English vocabulary
Season 25, Episode 21FamilyAnimationComedy
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retch
to make the sound and movement of vomiting, without necessarily bringing anything up
ostracize
to exclude someone from a group or social circle
topiary
the art of trimming bushes or trees into decorative shapes
mirth
a feeling of happiness and amusement, often shown by laughter
cleat
a metal fitting on a boat or dock that a rope is tied to
melancholia
a feeling of deep, quiet sadness
shirk
to avoid doing something you should do, especially a duty or responsibility
snicker
to laugh quietly in a way you try to hide
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
humbles
to make someone feel less proud or less important
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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chump
a foolish or easily fooled person
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
divider
something that separates two things or spaces
whimper
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
masterful
showing great skill and control
conducive
helping to make something happen or develop
dicing
the act of cutting food into small cubes
monotonous
boring because it is always the same
quirk
a small habit or feature that is a little unusual but not serious
bombard
to attack a place with bombs or shells
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt