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The Simpsons S25E21: English vocabulary

Season 25, Episode 21AnimationComedy

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  • whir

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    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • retch

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    to make the sound and movement of vomiting, without necessarily bringing anything up

  • ostracize

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    to exclude someone from a group or social circle

  • topiary

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    the art of trimming bushes or trees into decorative shapes

  • mirth

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    a feeling of happiness and amusement, often shown by laughter

  • cleat

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    a metal fitting on a boat or dock that a rope is tied to

  • melancholia

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    a feeling of deep, quiet sadness

  • shirk

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    to avoid doing something you should do, especially a duty or responsibility

  • snicker

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    to laugh quietly in a way you try to hide

  • worser

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    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • humbles

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    to make someone feel less proud or less important

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

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  • chump

    Word

    a foolish or easily fooled person

  • leavings

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

  • divider

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    something that separates two things or spaces

  • whimper

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

  • murmuring

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    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • masterful

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    showing great skill and control

  • conducive

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    helping to make something happen or develop

  • dicing

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    the act of cutting food into small cubes

  • monotonous

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    boring because it is always the same

  • quirk

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    a small habit or feature that is a little unusual but not serious

  • bombard

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    to attack a place with bombs or shells

  • slighting

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    showing disrespect or contempt

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  • drool

    Word

    to let saliva run from your mouth

  • couched

    Word

    to express something in a particular way

  • galloping

    Word

    moving very fast in a gallop

  • evener

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

  • snort

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    to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

  • kale

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    a leafy green vegetable with curly or flat leaves

  • shears

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    large scissors with two blades that slide past each other

  • groan

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

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • yay

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    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • ostrich

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    a large bird that cannot fly, with a long neck and long legs

  • screech

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    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • unearth

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    to dig up something that is buried or hidden

  • congratulation

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    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • chubby

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    slightly fat in a pleasant way

  • pluck

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    to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

  • tripping

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    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • dodger

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    a person who avoids doing something, especially by making excuses

  • dashing

    Word

    attractive, stylish, and confident

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • tough luck

    Phrase

    a rude way of saying that something unfortunate has happened and cannot be changed

  • giggle

    Word

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

  • erratic

    Word

    changing suddenly and unpredictably

  • brag

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    to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • abort

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    to stop something before it is finished because of a problem

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • shotted

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    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • slept on

    Phrase

    not appreciated enough; overlooked or undervalued

  • channeling

    Word

    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • sweaty

    Word

    covered with sweat

  • whipping

    Word

    the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

  • man on

    Phrase

    a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

  • green stamp

    Phrase

    money, especially when spoken of in the plural

  • tempt

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    to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

  • build in

    Phrase

    to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

  • palette

    Word

    a flat board that an artist uses to hold and mix paint

  • excite

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    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • veggie

    Word

    a vegetable, especially when spoken about informally

  • block party

    Phrase

    a neighborhood party held outdoors, often in the street

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • suspense

    Word

    a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen next

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • make out with

    Phrase

    to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

  • murder mystery

    Phrase

    a story, film, or game in which a murder has to be solved

  • load up on

    Phrase

    to get or use a large amount of something

  • meth

    Word

    methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

  • fishy

    Word

    suspicious or not quite right

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • moment of truth

    Phrase

    the crucial point when the result of something becomes clear

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • sleep on

    Phrase

    to wait until the next day before deciding something

  • grunt

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

  • bossed

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    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • gasp

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

  • strained

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    showing tension, worry, or discomfort

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • moan

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    to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

  • moor

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    an area of open land with few trees, often wet and wild

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • sounding

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    the act of measuring how deep water is

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • lettered

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    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • wrecking

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    the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

  • sigh

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

  • jazz

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    a style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation

  • limp

    Word

    to walk with difficulty because of an injury or pain

  • mare

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    a female horse

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • tasting

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    the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

  • vinyl

    Word

    a strong plastic used to make records and many other products

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • witty

    Word

    showing quick, clever humor

  • chili

    Word

    a small hot pepper used in cooking

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