syncopation
a rhythm in music that puts the stress on unexpected beats
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The Simpsons S27E7: English vocabulary
Season 27, Episode 7FamilyAnimationComedy
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fondue
a meal of melted cheese kept warm in a pot and eaten by dipping bread or other food into it
rummy
a card game in which players try to make sets and sequences of cards
stealer
a person who steals something
smolder
to burn slowly and give off smoke, but no flame
busby
a tall fur hat worn by some British soldiers
gaudy
too bright, colorful, or showy in a way that looks cheap or tasteless
crummy
bad in quality, condition, or appearance
git
a foolish or unpleasant person
tut
to make a short sound showing disapproval
butchering
the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat
nix
to reject or cancel something
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gush
to flow out quickly in a large amount
necktie
a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck, usually with a shirt or suit
elude
to escape from someone or something, especially by being clever or quick
pitying
showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior
solicit
to ask for money, help, or information in a formal way
maestro
a very skilled and respected musician, especially a conductor
crutch
a stick with a support at the top that helps someone walk
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
ovation
a strong, enthusiastic show of applause from an audience
sax
a saxophone
chops
the sides of the face below the eyes
bright lights and cold steel
a humorous phrase for surgery