horrify
to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
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The Simpsons S27E9: English vocabulary
Season 27, Episode 9FamilyAnimationComedy
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gumption
practical confidence and the ability to deal with problems
sibilant
producing a hissing sound
footfall
the sound made by someone walking, especially repeated footsteps
sputter
to make a series of short, soft explosive sounds
diphthong
a speech sound that starts as one vowel and glides into another in the same syllable
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
unhook
to remove something from a hook or fastening
cackle
to laugh in a loud, harsh, and unpleasant way
kindling
small dry sticks or twigs used to help start a fire
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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pituitary
the pituitary gland
thrifty
careful with money and not wasteful
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
peppering
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
outgrow
to become too big for something, especially clothes or shoes
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
jingling
making a light, clear ringing sound
wiper
a device or part that wipes or cleans a surface, especially a car windshield
pox
a disease that causes spots or pustules on the skin, such as chickenpox or smallpox
acoustics
the way a room or building affects how sound is heard
firstborn
born first among your children or siblings
stifle
to make someone unable to breathe properly