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The Simpsons S16E12: English vocabulary

Season 16, Episode 12AnimationComedy

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  • utterer

    Word

    a person who says or speaks something

  • snuggle

    Word

    to curl up or move into a warm, comfortable position, often close to someone or something

  • obliterate

    Word

    destroy completely; leave nothing behind

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • menstruation

    Word

    the monthly bleeding that happens in the female body when a pregnancy does not occur

  • acrobatic

    Word

    relating to acrobats or difficult body movements and stunts

  • precarious

    Word

    not safe or steady and likely to fail, fall, or change suddenly

  • radiance

    Word

    a bright, shining quality of light or color

  • menopause

    Word

    the time in a woman's life when her periods stop permanently

  • disillusion

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    to make someone stop believing something is true or good

  • acrobat

    Word

    a person who performs difficult gymnastic tricks, often in a circus or show

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

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  • dryness

    Word

    the state of being dry

  • notary

    Word

    a person authorized to witness and certify legal documents

  • wacky

    Word

    funny or unusual in a slightly odd way

  • academically

    Word

    in a way that relates to school, college, or study

  • dented

    Word

    slightly damaged by a dent

  • hinged

    Word

    fastened with a hinge or hinges so it can swing open and shut

  • wholesome

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    good for your health and well-being

  • rudimentary

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    basic and not yet well developed

  • evener

    Word

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

  • acupuncture

    Word

    a treatment that uses thin needles inserted into the skin

  • bureaucrat

    Word

    a government official, especially one who is seen as slow or too focused on rules and paperwork

  • iguana

    Word

    a large tropical lizard with a long tail and a row of spines on its back

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  • synchronization

    Word

    the process of making things happen at the same time or speed

  • serenity

    Word

    a feeling or state of being calm and peaceful

  • cocking

    Word

    the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

  • medallion

    Word

    a large decorative medal, often worn on a chain or used as an ornament

  • motoring

    Word

    a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • madman

    Word

    an offensive word for a man who is thought to be mentally ill or behaving in a wild way

  • rabies

    Word

    a serious disease that affects the brain and nervous system and is usually fatal

  • repel

    Word

    to force an attack, person, or thing to move back or away

  • flier

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    a small printed sheet used for advertising or sharing information

  • mastery

    Word

    great skill and knowledge in a subject or activity

  • stork

    Word

    a large bird with long legs, a long bill, and broad wings, often seen near water

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • shoo

    Word

    to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

  • sacking

    Word

    the act of being dismissed from a job

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

    Word

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

  • regal

    Word

    looking or sounding like a king or queen; grand and dignified

  • discreet

    Word

    careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • ling

    Word

    a Chinese unit of length, equal to about 0.5 meters (1.31 feet)

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • barbarian

    Word

    a person who is thought of as uncivilized or cruel

  • porcupine

    Word

    a large rodent with sharp quills on its body

  • inner city

    Phrase

    the older central part of a city, often with poorer housing and crowded streets

  • love on

    Phrase

    to show affection to someone in a warm, physical way

  • heartbreak

    Word

    deep sadness or pain caused by a breakup, disappointment, or loss

  • invader

    Word

    a person, group, or animal that enters a place by force or without permission

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • good heavens

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

  • get stuck in

    Phrase

    to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • dishonest

    Word

    not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or trick people

  • smoothing

    Word

    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • soul mate

    Phrase

    a person you feel a very deep, natural connection with, often as a romantic partner

  • mood swing

    Phrase

    a sudden or noticeable change in someone's mood

  • hinge

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    a metal part that joins two things and lets one swing open or shut

  • spied

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    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • chilled

    Word

    kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

  • hot flash

    Phrase

    a sudden feeling of heat that comes on quickly, especially during menopause

  • birth father

    Phrase

    the man who is a child's biological father

  • onset

    Word

    the start of something, especially something bad or unpleasant

  • blow past

    Phrase

    to go beyond a limit, target, or safeguard very easily

  • surpass

    Word

    to do better than someone or something else

  • sneaky

    Word

    behaving in a secretive or dishonest way

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • maneuver

    Word

    to move carefully or skillfully through a difficult place or situation

  • nostril

    Word

    either of the two openings in the nose that air passes through

  • curing

    Word

    the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

  • cultured

    Word

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

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • show time

    Phrase

    the scheduled time when a show or movie starts

  • driving license

    Phrase

    an official document that allows you to drive a car

  • plateau

    Word

    a large area of high, flat land

  • transcript

    Word

    a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • supervise

    Word

    to be in charge of a person, group, or activity and make sure it is done properly

  • Sloppy Joe

    Phrase

    a sandwich with seasoned ground beef served in a bun

  • ape

    Word

    a large monkey without a tail, such as a chimpanzee or gorilla

  • sloppy

    Word

    messy or untidy

  • baby sister

    Phrase

    a younger sister, especially one who is still a child

  • pounding

    Word

    a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

  • consulate

    Word

    the office or building where a consul works

  • thank god

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen

  • satan

    Word

    the devil in some religions

  • tuna fish

    Phrase

    the flesh of a tuna, eaten as food

  • endanger

    Word

    to put someone or something in danger of harm or damage

  • married couple

    Phrase

    a husband and wife considered as one unit

  • motor vehicle

    Phrase

    a vehicle with an engine that is used on roads

  • finn

    Word

    a person from Finland

  • utter

    Word

    complete or extreme

  • every time

    Phrase

    used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

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