The Simpsons S6E17: English vocabulary

not important or powerful; low in rank or status

to express something in a particular way

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

speech or writing that uses irony to mock or show contempt

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

nervous, tense, or easily annoyed

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the quality of being graceful, stylish, and simple in a pleasing way

making quick, sharp movements

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

close-fitting stretchy clothing for the legs and feet, worn especially by women and girls

home; to or at home

unable to speak for a short time, especially because of shock or strong emotion

very clever and original; showing inventiveness

A strong sexual desire for someone

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

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

to look at something with attention or wonder

the one before the previous one

the act of moving something on wheels

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

a public performance of music or dance, often by a student or solo performer

a person whose job is to drive a private car for someone

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

located at the back; behind the front part

a brief flash of light that appears and disappears repeatedly

property or other valuable item used to secure a loan

hard and dry, so it breaks or crumbles easily

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

used to say that something is not surprising

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

coated or mixed with sugar

willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

the person who is in charge of a police department

to become too big or too old for something, especially clothes or a habit

to keep asking someone to do something in an annoying way

to take action and become more involved or helpful

moving in a smooth, attractive way; elegant

to wait until the next day before deciding something

to let hair grow longer

to manage with only a small amount of something, especially money, time, or resources

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

deserving praise, help, or respect

to produce a good result or success after effort or time

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

as; in the same way that

to show something publicly for the first time

a home run

to feed on grass in a field or pasture

a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking

very finely ground sugar used in baking and for making icing

a practical exam that checks whether you can drive a car safely

a small group of soldiers who train and fight together

to see something briefly or only partly

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

enthusiastic public praise

to some extent; fairly

to put the trash or garbage outside for collection

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

covered with a mask or disguise

very good, beautiful, or impressive

to move or make something move into a sloping position

to have a friendly relationship with someone

bread soaked in egg and fried

the first light of the morning, just before the sun rises

a treatment in which someone rubs and presses your body to help you relax or feel better

a small metal fastener used to join the ends of a belt, strap, or similar band

so bright that it is hard to see

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

the third year of elementary school in the U.S