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The Simpsons S27E15: English vocabulary

Season 27, Episode 15AnimationComedy

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  • whir

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

  • horrify

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    to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted

  • colander

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    a bowl with holes in it, used for draining food

  • spick

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    very neat, clean, and tidy

  • bather

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    a person who is swimming or bathing, especially in the sea or a lake

  • listless

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    lacking energy, interest, or enthusiasm

  • sniffle

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    to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds

  • thimble

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    a small metal or plastic cover worn on a finger to protect it while sewing

  • sputter

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    to make a series of short, soft explosive sounds

  • dovetail

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    a joint made by fitting two pieces of wood together in a strong, interlocking shape

  • bleat

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    to make the sound a sheep, goat, or calf makes

  • matted

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    tangled into a thick mass

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  • triumphantly

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    in a way that shows great pride and victory

  • denture

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    a set of artificial teeth that you can take out and put back in

  • clamor

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    a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people

  • worser

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    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • aphid

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    a very small insect that feeds on plant sap

  • smock

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    a loose piece of clothing worn over other clothes to keep them clean, especially while working or painting

  • hobble

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    to walk with difficulty because you are hurt or weak

  • clucking

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    the short, low sound a hen makes

  • snuggle

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

  • statics

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    the study of forces on structures that are not moving

  • polyp

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    a small growth on a body surface, especially in the nose, throat, or intestines

  • purr

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    the low soft sound a cat makes when it is content

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  • grumble

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    to complain quietly in an annoyed way

  • hawked

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    to try to sell things in public by calling out to people

  • scrubber

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    a tool or device used for scrubbing something clean

  • fining

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    the act of making someone pay a fine

  • bagpipe

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    a musical instrument with a bag and pipes, played by blowing air into it

  • glorify

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    to praise or present something as very good or important

  • stroller

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    a chair on wheels for pushing a baby or small child

  • infest

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    to spread in large numbers and cause damage or problems

  • scoot

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    to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way

  • leisurely

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    done in a relaxed, unhurried way

  • nibble

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    to take small bites of something

  • copped

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    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • amish

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    relating to the Amish, a Christian group known for simple, traditional living

  • caged

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    trapped or unable to leave a place or situation

  • swab

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    a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

  • shudder

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    to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

  • shriek

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    a loud, sharp cry

  • crackling

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    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • crackle

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    to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

  • tubing

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    the activity of riding on an inflatable tube for fun, especially on water

  • squeal

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    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • couched

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    to express something in a particular way

  • evener

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

  • paddock

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    a small fenced field where horses or other animals are kept or exercised

  • ferret

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    a small furry animal that people keep as a pet

  • tangle

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    to twist or become twisted into a messy mass

  • confiscate

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    to take something away from someone using legal or official authority

  • bloated

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    swollen and uncomfortable, especially because of gas or fluid

  • groan

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

  • dismay

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    to make someone feel shocked, upset, or disappointed

  • geez

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    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • screech

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    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • grader

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    a person or machine that checks, marks, or scores work

  • springing

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    moving with quick, light jumps

  • keyed

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    locked with a key

  • chameleon

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    a small lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

  • tailing

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    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • It boy

    Phrase

    a young man who is very fashionable and widely talked about

  • raccoon

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    a gray-brown North American animal with a black face mask and a ringed tail

  • gassing

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    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • cleanup

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    an act of cleaning a place or area

  • giggle

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

  • flagging

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    becoming weaker or less active

  • fly at

    Phrase

    to attack someone suddenly and aggressively, with words or physically

  • kennel

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    a place where dogs are kept, boarded, or bred

  • graced

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    to honor an event or place by being present

  • growl

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

  • starboard

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    the right side of a ship or aircraft when you are facing forward

  • fives

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

  • go at

    Phrase

    to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

  • shotted

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    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

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    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • 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

  • veterinarian

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    a trained doctor who treats animals

  • channeling

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

  • arrogance

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    too much pride in yourself and a belief that you are better than other people

  • hysterical

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    very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

  • final nail in the coffin

    Phrase

    something that finally causes a person, plan, or business to fail

  • go wild

    Phrase

    to become very excited and noisy

  • sham

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    something that is fake or meant to deceive

  • pooling

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    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • compression

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    the process of making something smaller or tighter by pressing it together

  • break in

    Phrase

    to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

  • voice over

    Phrase

    the recorded or added spoken words heard over a film, TV show, or video

  • veggie

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    a vegetable, especially when spoken about informally

  • arming

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

  • sniff

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    to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

  • coyote

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    a small wild animal like a wolf, native to North America

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • restrain

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    to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

  • gland

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    an organ in the body that makes and releases chemicals

  • police department

    Phrase

    the local office that handles police work in a town or city

  • scrape

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    to rub or move something hard across a surface to remove dirt, paint, or another layer

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