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The Simpsons S6E18: English vocabulary

Season 6, Episode 18AnimationComedy

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  • slicking

    Word

    making something smooth and glossy

  • nubile

    Word

    sexually attractive and physically mature, especially used about a young woman

  • nonunion

    Word

    not belonging to a labor union

  • egotism

    Word

    too much pride in yourself and your own importance

  • droll

    Word

    slightly odd or amusing in a dry, quiet way

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • scratchy

    Word

    causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling

  • reprehensible

    Word

    deserving strong disapproval

  • tripe

    Word

    the stomach of a cow or other animal, used as food

  • loafer

    Word

    a person who is lazy and avoids work

  • gummy

    Word

    soft and sticky, like chewing gum or gummy candy

  • savagely

    Word

    in a fierce, violent, or uncontrolled way

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  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • buckling

    Word

    the bending or curving of something under pressure

  • clouding

    Word

    the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

  • belch

    Word

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

  • prizing

    Word

    to value something very highly

  • ogre

    Word

    a large, ugly creature in stories that is usually very cruel and may eat people

  • deadlock

    Word

    a situation in which no progress is possible because two sides cannot agree

  • jerky

    Word

    dried meat, usually beef, eaten as a snack

  • leech

    Word

    a bloodsucking worm, or a person who takes advantage of others

  • surveying

    Word

    the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

  • pimple

    Word

    a small red swelling on the skin, often caused by acne

  • neurotic

    Word

    anxious and overly worried about things, often in a way that seems excessive

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  • evener

    Word

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

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • duff

    Word

    a steamed pudding, often with dried fruit

  • virtuous

    Word

    having high moral standards and behaving in a good and honest way

  • obsess

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    to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

  • gloss

    Word

    a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

  • groin

    Word

    the area where the top of the leg meets the lower abdomen

  • chops

    Word

    the sides of the face below the eyes

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • my aunt Fanny

    Phrase

    an old-fashioned, rude way of saying that something is nonsense

  • bright lights and cold steel

    Phrase

    a humorous phrase for surgery

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • stricken

    Word

    deeply affected by something bad or upsetting

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • Pulitzer Prize

    Phrase

    a major annual American award for achievements in journalism, literature, and music

  • fives

    Word

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

  • bright lights

    Phrase

    the glamour and excitement of a big city or show business

  • line in

    Phrase

    to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • villager

    Word

    a person who lives in a village

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • ears are burning

    Phrase

    used to say you think people are talking about you

  • drinker

    Word

    a person who drinks alcohol, especially a lot of it

  • itchy

    Word

    causing an itch or feeling itchy

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • town meeting

    Phrase

    a meeting where people in a town discuss local matters

  • home video

    Phrase

    a video made at home by a non-professional

  • metric

    Word

    relating to the metric system

  • pageant

    Word

    a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

  • presently

    Word

    soon; after a short time

  • revolve

    Word

    move around in a circle or orbit

  • booze

    Word

    alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • cultured

    Word

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

  • rex

    Word

    a king; used in the Latin title of a ruler or in names and titles

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • tourism

    Word

    the business of people traveling for pleasure

  • crippled

    Word

    unable to walk or move normally because of an injury or disability

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • profiting

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    to make money from a business or activity

  • untie

    Word

    to undo something that is tied or fastened

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • sucker

    Word

    informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • bribe

    Word

    a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

  • witty

    Word

    showing quick, clever humor

  • get better

    Phrase

    to become healthier or improve

  • pod

    Word

    a small enclosed unit that can be attached to a vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft for a special purpose

  • piles

    Word

    a large amount of something

  • laying

    Word

    present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

  • what's happening

    Phrase

    a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

  • watch it

    Phrase

    used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

  • beef jerky

    Phrase

    thin strips of dried beef eaten as a snack

  • Girl Scout

    Phrase

    a girl or young woman who is a member of the Girl Scouts

  • grand prize

    Phrase

    the top or main prize in a contest, raffle, or game

  • gummy bear

    Phrase

    a small soft sweet shaped like a bear

  • prize winner

    Phrase

    a person who wins a prize

  • buckle

    Word

    a small metal fastener used to join the ends of a belt, strap, or similar band

  • sincerely

    Word

    used at the end of a letter or email to show respect or warmth

  • toilet seat

    Phrase

    the part of a toilet that you sit on

  • woody

    Word

    like wood, or made of wood

  • rabbi

    Word

    a Jewish religious teacher or leader

  • sober

    Word

    not drunk

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

  • slick

    Word

    smooth and slippery, often because of ice, oil, or water

  • resolve

    Word

    to solve a problem or disagreement

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • sensible

    Word

    showing good judgment and practical thinking

  • heroic

    Word

    very brave and impressive in a way that makes people admire you

  • mores

    Word

    the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • in front

    Phrase

    at the front of something or someone

  • not even

    Phrase

    used to emphasize that something is not true, not possible, or not done

  • get off

    Phrase

    to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle

  • alcoholic

    Word

    containing alcohol or made with alcohol

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