retch
to make the sound and movement of vomiting, without necessarily bringing anything up
Episode vocabulary
The Simpsons S3E21: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 21FamilyAnimationComedy
Preview up to 100 useful vocabulary entries from this title. This is a general public list; Slovnyx personalizes it in the app.
All vocabulary stays together in one practical preview. See the methodology.
witted
having a lot of wit or intelligence; quick to understand and respond
seethe
to be very angry but not show it openly
shill
to secretly promote or support something, especially by pretending to be neutral
crocus
a small spring flower with purple, yellow, or white flowers
kismet
fate or destiny, especially when something feels meant to happen
recrimination
a statement accusing someone in return, especially after being accused first
tacking
the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
pumice
a very light, porous volcanic rock used for cleaning or polishing
plucky
brave and determined, especially in a cheerful way
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
- Make it personalSave the useful vocabulary and practice it in Slovnyx.Continue in the app
untangle
to separate things that are twisted or knotted together
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
deadwood
dead trees, branches, or wood that are still standing or lying around
brainless
lacking intelligence or good judgment; very foolish
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
scourge
something that causes great suffering or trouble
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abiding
lasting for a long time; not easily changed or forgotten
hubby
a husband; an affectionate word for your husband
appetizer
a small dish served before the main meal
diviner
a person who is believed to be able to predict the future