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The Simpsons S28E7: English vocabulary

Season 28, Episode 7AnimationComedy

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  • whir

    Word

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

  • incoherently

    Word

    in a way that is hard to understand because the words are not clear or connected

  • sputter

    Word

    to make a series of short, soft explosive sounds

  • chomp

    Word

    to bite or chew something noisily and with force

  • leaded

    Word

    containing lead or made with lead

  • bayed

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    to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound

  • obliterate

    Word

    destroy completely; leave nothing behind

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • plantain

    Word

    the fruit of a tropical plant in the banana family, eaten cooked

  • squawk

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound

  • cataract

    Word

    a clouding of the lens of the eye that can cause blurred vision

  • fining

    Word

    the act of making someone pay a fine

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  • stammer

    Word

    to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech

  • jingling

    Word

    making a light, clear ringing sound

  • clink

    Word

    to make a light, sharp ringing sound

  • belch

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    to let gas out of your stomach through your mouth with a noise

  • nervously

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    in a nervous way

  • glum

    Word

    looking or feeling sad and gloomy

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • buzzard

    Word

    a large bird of prey that often circles high in the sky

  • topical

    Word

    relating to a current issue or event

  • swoop

    Word

    to move quickly down through the air

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

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  • honk

    Word

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

  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • pueblo

    Word

    a village in the southwestern U.S. built in the traditional style of some Native American peoples

  • evener

    Word

    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

  • cartilage

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    a tough, flexible tissue in the body, found in places like the nose, ears, and joints

  • journalistic

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    related to journalism or journalists

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

  • retainer

    Word

    a fee paid in advance to keep someone's services available

  • shuttered

    Word

    closed and no longer open for business

  • groan

    Word

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

  • thump

    Word

    to hit something with a dull, heavy sound

  • gulp

    Word

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

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • exclaim

    Word

    to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • carcass

    Word

    the dead body of an animal

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • smuggle

    Word

    to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • skid row

    Phrase

    a poor part of a city where many homeless or very poor people live

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • peso

    Word

    the basic money unit used in several countries in the Americas and the Philippines

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • toasting

    Word

    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • home in

    Phrase

    to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

  • growl

    Word

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

  • fives

    Word

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

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • vigorous

    Word

    strong, active, and full of energy

  • anecdote

    Word

    a short, interesting story about a real person or event

  • whipping

    Word

    the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • drug lord

    Phrase

    the leader of a criminal group that sells illegal drugs

  • flamingo

    Word

    a large pink bird with long legs and a long neck

  • tempt

    Word

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

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • front man

    Phrase

    the lead singer or main performer in a band or group

  • shameful

    Word

    causing shame, embarrassment, or a feeling that something is morally wrong

  • recapture

    Word

    to get something back, especially by force or effort

  • the finest

    Phrase

    the police

  • domino

    Word

    a small flat piece used in the game of dominoes, usually marked with dots

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • dishwasher

    Word

    a machine that washes dishes automatically

  • skid

    Word

    to slide out of control on a surface, especially because it is wet or icy

  • about time

    Phrase

    used to say that something should have happened earlier

  • mentally ill

    Phrase

    having a mental illness

  • social club

    Phrase

    a club where people meet mainly for social activities and conversation

  • world leader

    Phrase

    a country’s main political leader, especially one who represents it internationally

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • God bless

    Phrase

    A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

  • vulture

    Word

    a large bird that eats dead animals

  • sleep on

    Phrase

    to wait until the next day before deciding something

  • drill in

    Phrase

    teach or make someone learn something by repeating it many times

  • grunt

    Word

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

  • jingle

    Word

    a light ringing sound

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • hook up

    Phrase

    to connect a device to a power source or another device

  • gasp

    Word

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

  • kirk

    Word

    a church, especially in Scotland

  • moan

    Word

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

  • fugitive

    Word

    a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

  • festive

    Word

    connected with a celebration or holiday

  • look over

    Phrase

    to check or read something quickly

  • shutter

    Word

    a pair of panels that cover a window, or a cover that opens and closes over a camera lens

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • green man

    Phrase

    the green figure on a pedestrian signal that means it is safe to cross

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • cultured

    Word

    well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • est

    Word

    the quality of being; existence, as opposed to nonexistence.

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • family business

    Phrase

    a business owned and run by members of the same family

  • hank

    Word

    a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

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