The Simpsons S12E2: English vocabulary

a line or fold made by pressing or bending something

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

to crowd or gather closely together

a small wild bird that is often hunted for food

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

used to say you have suddenly found the answer or solution to something

a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

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

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

a room on a ship where radio equipment is kept and used

to talk in a casual, lively way

a bet on the result of something

a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

a loud, rude, or wild person

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a small printed sheet of paper, often folded, that gives information or advertises something

a small North American bird with blue feathers on top and a lighter belly

a bird that climbs tree trunks and pecks wood with its strong beak

moving quickly with light, springy steps

more than enough; plenty of something

a long strip of cloth worn around the waist or over one shoulder

to break into small pieces or fall apart

harm done in return for harm received; revenge

the bitter taste of something

in an unwilling or hesitant way

a small gate or door, especially one in a larger door or wall

the quality of being new, unusual, or different

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an informal way to say a remote rural area far from towns and cities

to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

the act of convincing someone to do or believe something

the act of making a calculation or estimate

to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

a meeting that has been arranged for a particular time and place

someone who is especially keen on a particular activity or thing

burning with flames

a wild animal with short legs, thick fur, and black-and-white markings

to suddenly develop a rash or spots on your skin

a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys

the set of digits you dial before a phone number to show which area it is in

to make someone feel less worried, afraid, or uncertain

a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a person or company that organizes and advertises events such as concerts or sports matches

a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

a sudden hard pull or jerk

to end a romantic relationship

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

as; in the same way that

dirty water and waste from homes, factories, and toilets that is carried away through sewers

a home run

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a powerful explosive used for blasting or demolition

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

preserved or sold in bottles

a casual way to say goodbye

a feeling of low energy, sadness, or lack of interest

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

a person or thing that is believed to bring good luck, especially for a team, school, or event

the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

a flat piece of metal, stone, or plastic with words on it, often used as a memorial or sign

someone who strongly loves and supports their country

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

the devil in some religions

dividing into smaller parts or sections

a period when the electricity supply is cut off

a website or app that helps you find information on the internet