nincompoop
a stupid or silly person
Episode vocabulary
The Simpsons S31E2: English vocabulary
Season 31, Episode 2FamilyAnimationComedy
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medicate
to give someone medicine, or to treat a condition with medicine
squeegee
a tool with a rubber edge used for wiping water off glass or smooth surfaces
gossamer
a very light, thin cobweb or spider silk, especially one seen floating in the air or on plants
caw
the harsh cry of a crow
demote
to move someone to a lower rank or position
swill
to drink something quickly or greedily
prise
to force something open with a tool or by using leverage
tacking
the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind
mockingly
in a way that shows scorn or makes fun of someone
exude
to give off a smell, feeling, or quality strongly
shoplifting
to steal goods from a store
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wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
twittering
the soft, repeated sound birds make
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
heaving
moving up and down in a strong, heavy way
whimper
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
gobble
to eat something quickly and noisily
holster
a holder for carrying a handgun
nervously
in a nervous way
sizzle
to make a hissing sound while frying or cooking
clatter
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
trample
to step heavily on something or crush it under your feet