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The Simpsons S16E2: English vocabulary

Season 16, Episode 2FamilyAnimationComedy

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  • aforethought

    planned or considered in advance

  • fornicate

    have sex, especially when the word is used in a formal or religious context

  • emasculate

    to make someone or something weaker or less effective

  • calamine

    a pink powder or lotion used to soothe itchy skin

  • hubbub

    a loud, confused noise made by many people talking at once

  • debonair

    confident, stylish, and charming, especially in a polished way

  • biddy

    an old woman, especially one who is annoying or meddlesome

  • splay

    to spread something out or apart

  • mantling

    a decorative cloth used to cover an altar or lectern

  • backgammon

    a board game for two players, with dice and pieces moved around the board

  • crinkle

    to make small wrinkles or folds on a surface

  • floured

    covered with a thin layer of flour

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  • calla

    a plant with large, showy flowers, often white or brightly colored

  • tipsy

    slightly drunk

  • quip

    a short, witty remark

  • subcontractor

    a person or company hired to do part of a larger job for another contractor

  • stinker

    a person or thing that is annoying, unpleasant, or very bad

  • meringue

    a mixture of egg white and sugar, beaten until stiff and baked or dried

  • bouillon

    a clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat or vegetables

  • welcomer

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

  • cashew

    the edible nut of the cashew tree

  • bagpipe

    a musical instrument with a bag and pipes, played by blowing air into it

  • plastering

    the work of covering a wall or other surface with plaster

  • devastate

    to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

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