The Simpsons S14E3: English vocabulary

locked with a key

to fail badly or be a complete flop

a game where players call out the name when they spot a Volkswagen Beetle

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

becoming weaker or less active

a period of two weeks

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to press the gas pedal all the way down

giving useful information or facts

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

to exaggerate something when speaking

a large cave or a large chamber inside a cave

a large picture painted directly on a wall

a person who works with another person in a secret or illegal plan; an accomplice

an informal term for a mother who spends a lot of time driving her children to school and activities

a student who often jokes, acts silly, or tries to get attention in class

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to think that something is probably true or will happen

a member of the Romani people

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to move around something in a circle

a system in which two people are paired so they can help and keep an eye on each other

in a blunt or direct way

a TV program that shows real people in unscripted situations

to delay dealing with something

the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

boring, plain, and lacking strong character or flavor

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

respect and admiration for someone or something

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

the activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides

a condition that makes you pass loose stools often

not fully developed or mature; childish in behavior

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

the building where a state legislature meets

as a result of that; by that means

shining with small bright points of reflected light

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

not active, working, or being used

used to tell someone not to worry or feel under pressure

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

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

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

a small bag worn around the waist or hips

the school year after first grade and before third grade

the fourth year of school, usually for children around nine or ten

to make a low, deep, continuous sound

a star that suddenly becomes much brighter for a short time

something that has a bad effect or causes trouble

to make a loud, deep sound

the third year of elementary school in the U.S

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

a male chicken

a small bird, usually brown or gray, that is common in towns and gardens

a rhinoceros

careful to avoid danger, mistakes, or risk

a private road or path from the street to a house or garage

a female given name

to look at something in order to see what it is like

funny or pleasant in a light way

more correct or more suitable

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

the act of becoming awake

to stop a machine, light, or other device from working

to leave a place, especially to escape or get somewhere else

to a very great degree; very much

to have confidence in someone or something