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The Simpsons S28E4: English vocabulary

Season 28, Episode 4AnimationComedy

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  • whir

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

  • wheeze

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    to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway

  • cannoned

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    to hit or move into something with sudden force

  • thankless

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    not likely to be appreciated or rewarded

  • perfectionism

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    the habit of wanting everything to be perfect

  • unearthly

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    strange, unnatural, or seeming to come from another world

  • stomaching

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    the present participle of stomach

  • dissonant

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    not sounding pleasant together; not in harmony

  • worser

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    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • adagio

    Word

    a slow musical passage or tempo

  • noggin

    Word

    a person's head

  • purr

    Word

    the low soft sound a cat makes when it is content

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  • obstinate

    Word

    refusing to change your mind or behavior, even when other people try to persuade you

  • welcomer

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

  • steely

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    having a hard, cold, or strong appearance like steel

  • whimper

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

  • outgrow

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    to become too big for something, especially clothes or shoes

  • churn

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    to stir cream or milk until it becomes butter

  • caroling

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    singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

  • snappy

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    smart, stylish, and attractive

  • thud

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    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • thumping

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    making a dull, heavy sound

  • drool

    Word

    to let saliva run from your mouth

  • pita

    Word

    a round, flat bread that can be split open and filled

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  • wail

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    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • suffocating

    Word

    making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

  • topple

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    to fall or make something fall over, especially suddenly

  • suffocate

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    to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

  • capitalization

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    the use of capital letters in writing

  • squeak

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    to make a short, high-pitched sound

  • duff

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    a steamed pudding, often with dried fruit

  • nemesis

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    a person or thing that is very difficult to defeat or deal with

  • groan

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

  • yay

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    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • exclaim

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

  • motoring

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    a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

  • screech

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    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • chum

    Word

    a close friend or companion

  • reelect

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    to elect someone to the same office for another term

  • adversary

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    a person or group you are competing or fighting against

  • breaded

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    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • whine

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    to complain in a high, annoying voice

  • straining

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    the act of pulling something tight

  • grime

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    a layer of dirt that is stuck on a surface

  • sparkle

    Word

    to shine with small flashes of light

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • animal rights

    Phrase

    the belief that animals should have legal rights and be protected from suffering

  • scarring

    Word

    the process of forming scars as a wound heals

  • calculating

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    carefully planning what to do in a way that is often selfish or dishonest

  • 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

    Word

    the sound a cat makes

  • pedestal

    Word

    a base that supports a statue, column, or similar object

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • harmonica

    Word

    a small musical instrument you play by blowing or sucking air through holes

  • deacon

    Word

    a Christian minister who helps with church services and some other duties

  • ready or not

    Phrase

    used to say that something will happen whether people are ready or not

  • maturing

    Word

    becoming more mature and fully developed

  • pooling

    Word

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

  • crunch

    Word

    to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • covert

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    kept secret or done in a hidden way

  • old fashioned

    Phrase

    a cocktail made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist or slice of orange

  • big mouth

    Phrase

    a person who talks too much, especially by saying things that should be kept private

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • thundering

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    making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

  • machining

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    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • indistinct

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    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • twinned

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    officially linked with another town, city, or organization

  • avenge

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    to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

  • fingerprint

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    the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • concession

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    something that is given or allowed, especially after a request or demand

  • grunt

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

  • gasp

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

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • pant

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    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • winding

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    having many bends or turns

  • stand in

    Phrase

    to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

  • slit

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    to make a long, narrow cut in something

  • aquatic

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    relating to water or living in water

  • homer

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    a home run

  • chatter

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    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

  • get through

    Phrase

    to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

  • gag

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    a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking

  • jog

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    to run slowly and steadily, especially for exercise

  • mimic

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    to copy the way someone speaks or acts

  • coaster

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    a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

  • sigh

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    to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

  • jazz

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    a style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation

  • intentional

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    done on purpose; not accidental

  • sparkling

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    shining with small bright points of reflected light

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • gin

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    a strong alcoholic drink made from grain and flavored with juniper and other plants

  • as you know

    Phrase

    used to remind someone of something they already know

  • tuning

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    the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

  • sync

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    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • algorithm

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    a set of step-by-step rules used to solve a problem or do a task, especially by a computer

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • piles

    Word

    a large amount of something

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