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The Simpsons S26E14: English vocabulary

Season 26, Episode 14AnimationComedy

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  • splutter

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    to speak in a quick, confused way, often because you are upset or excited

  • whimsically

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    in a playful, odd, or charmingly unpredictable way

  • fraternize

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    to socialize with people you should not be friendly with, especially because of rules or politics

  • wearily

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    in a tired, low-energy way

  • flytrap

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    a plant, especially a Venus flytrap, that catches and digests insects

  • demote

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    to move someone to a lower rank or position

  • suds

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    foam made by soap or detergent in water

  • brassy

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    showy, loud, or in bad taste

  • checkerboard

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    a board with 64 alternating light and dark squares, used for chess or checkers

  • muffle

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    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • clamor

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    a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people

  • pinking

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    to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears

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  • throb

    Word

    to beat or move with a strong, regular rhythm

  • worser

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    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • fearfully

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    in a way that shows fear or anxiety

  • welcomer

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

  • droop

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    to bend or hang downward, often because of weakness or tiredness

  • whimper

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

  • thumbed

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    past tense and past participle of thumb through

  • midge

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    a very small fly, often found near water or in swarms

  • murmuring

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    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • clack

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    to make a sharp clicking sound

  • limber

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    able to bend and move easily; not stiff

  • unwrap

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    to take the wrapping off something

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  • synthesize

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    to make a substance by combining simpler substances or elements

  • thud

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    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • gloom

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    darkness or a dark, gloomy atmosphere

  • courteous

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    polite and respectful toward other people

  • understudy

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    a performer who learns a role and can replace the main actor if needed

  • musk

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    a strong-smelling substance used in perfumes

  • shriek

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    a loud, sharp cry

  • wail

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    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • honk

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    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

  • grille

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    a metal screen made of bars or wires

  • tambourine

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    a small round drum with metal discs around the edge that you shake or tap

  • tester

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    a person or thing that tests something

  • evener

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

  • hearty

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    warm, friendly, and enthusiastic

  • boning

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    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • whoop

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    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • duff

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    a steamed pudding, often with dried fruit

  • chime

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    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • medallion

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    a large decorative medal, often worn on a chain or used as an ornament

  • groan

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

  • kiosk

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    a small shop or stand that sells things like newspapers, snacks, or tickets

  • gulp

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    to swallow food or drink quickly, often in a noisy way

  • brilliance

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    great intelligence, skill, or talent

  • reassign

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    to give someone a different job, role, or place to work

  • poplar

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    a tall tree that grows quickly and is often planted for wood or as a windbreak

  • geez

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    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • jerking

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    making quick, sharp movements

  • screech

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    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • sax

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    a saxophone

  • whew

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    used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

  • keyed

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    locked with a key

  • salting

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    the act of adding salt to food or water

  • gall

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    shameless boldness

  • live on

    Phrase

    to continue to exist or be remembered

  • giggle

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

  • skirting

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    a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

  • wheeling

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    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

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

  • chauffeur

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    a person whose job is to drive a private car for someone

  • ride with

    Phrase

    to spend time with someone or be part of their group

  • pickle

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    a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

  • ding

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    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • meow

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    the sound a cat makes

  • sob

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    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • bead

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    a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

  • vulgar

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    rude, offensive, or socially unacceptable

  • scum

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    a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

  • bladder

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    an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

  • flamingo

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    a large pink bird with long legs and a long neck

  • janitor

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    a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

  • howl

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    to make a long, loud, sad cry

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • for the love of

    Phrase

    used in an exclamation to show annoyance or frustration

  • top to bottom

    Phrase

    completely, from one end to the other

  • applaud

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    to show approval by clapping

  • arming

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    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • brew

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    to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • saxophone

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    a brass musical instrument with a curved tube and a single-reed mouthpiece

  • blood bank

    Phrase

    a place where donated blood is collected, tested, and stored for later use

  • vocal cords

    Phrase

    the two bands of tissue in your throat that help make your voice

  • vocal cord

    Phrase

    one of the two bands in the larynx that vibrate to make the voice

  • cover band

    Phrase

    a band that performs songs originally recorded by other artists

  • bagging

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    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • 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

  • riches

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    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • moan

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

  • going over

    Phrase

    a quick, informal check or inspection

  • tavern

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    a place where people go to drink and eat

  • rubbing

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    the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

  • bridging

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    the act of building a bridge

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • cozy

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    comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed

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