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The Simpsons S5E1: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 1AnimationComedy

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  • grizzled

    Word

    having gray or white hair mixed with other colors

  • windowpane

    Word

    a single piece of glass in a window

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • theatricals

    Word

    plays or other dramatic performances, especially as a form of entertainment

  • ditty

    Word

    a short, simple song

  • castaway

    Word

    a person who has been shipwrecked and left alone in a remote place

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • ditto

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    used to say that something is the same as what was just said

  • squawk

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound

  • feathering

    Word

    the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight

  • ragtime

    Word

    a style of music with a lively, syncopated rhythm, popular in the early 1900s

  • quart

    Word

    a unit for measuring liquid, equal to two pints

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  • prospector

    Word

    a person who searches for valuable minerals, especially gold

  • stagnant

    Word

    not flowing or moving, and often dirty or smelling bad

  • dyeing

    Word

    the process of coloring fabric or other materials

  • wishbone

    Word

    the forked bone from a bird's chest that people break and pull apart to make a wish

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • dishonor

    Word

    the loss of honor or respect

  • pitying

    Word

    showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

  • brownie

    Word

    a small square of rich chocolate cake

  • internment

    Word

    the act of keeping someone in prison or a camp, especially during a war or for political reasons

  • penciled

    Word

    written or marked lightly with a pencil

  • coney

    Word

    an old word for a rabbit

  • yea

    Word

    yes; used to show agreement or approval

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  • conceptual

    Word

    based on ideas and concepts rather than on real things or details

  • squeak

    Word

    to make a short, high-pitched sound

  • toothpick

    Word

    a small pointed stick used for removing bits of food from between the teeth

  • voided

    Word

    made invalid or no longer legally effective

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • surgeon general

    Phrase

    the top public health official in the United States

  • spoken word

    Phrase

    a style of performance poetry meant to be spoken aloud

  • devour

    Word

    to eat something very quickly and eagerly

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • old girl

    Phrase

    an affectionate way to address a woman

  • far out

    Phrase

    very unusual, unconventional, or extreme

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • stale

    Word

    (of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

  • marquis

    Word

    a nobleman of high rank, below a duke and above a count

  • fives

    Word

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

  • yuck

    Word

    used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

  • swap meet

    Phrase

    a market where people buy, sell, or trade used goods

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • go wild

    Phrase

    to become very excited and noisy

  • maturing

    Word

    becoming more mature and fully developed

  • true that

    Phrase

    used to strongly agree with someone

  • get outta here

    Phrase

    used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

  • record company

    Phrase

    a company that makes and sells music recordings

  • oyster

    Word

    a sea animal with a hard shell that lives attached to rocks

  • screw up

    Phrase

    to make a serious mistake or do something badly

  • come out with

    Phrase

    to say something suddenly or without thinking first

  • on the road

    Phrase

    away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

  • feed off

    Phrase

    to get energy, excitement, or motivation from something or someone

  • roach

    Word

    a cockroach

  • grunt

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • skipper

    Word

    the person in charge of a boat or ship

  • applicant

    Word

    a person who applies for a job, place, or position

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • rodent

    Word

    a small mammal such as a rat, mouse, or squirrel

  • quartet

    Word

    a group of four musicians or singers performing together

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • spare tire

    Phrase

    a wheel kept in a car to use if one of the tires goes flat

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • dedicate

    Word

    to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

  • hymn

    Word

    a religious song of praise

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • adore

    Word

    to love or like someone or something very much

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • witty

    Word

    showing quick, clever humor

  • great job

    Phrase

    used to praise someone for doing something well

  • spare tyre

    Phrase

    an extra wheel kept in a vehicle to use if a tyre goes flat

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • piles

    Word

    a large amount of something

  • lunch box

    Phrase

    a container used for carrying a packed meal

  • toned

    Word

    having firm, well-defined muscles

  • thrilling

    Word

    making you feel very excited and interested

  • men's room

    Phrase

    a public toilet for men

  • perfume

    Word

    a sweet-smelling liquid people put on their skin or clothes

  • compensate

    Word

    to make up for a loss, problem, or bad situation

  • lousy

    Word

    very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

  • justify

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    to show that something is right, necessary, or reasonable

  • isn't it

    Phrase

    used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • foam

    Word

    a mass of small bubbles on or in a liquid

  • consistently

    Word

    in a way that happens the same way over time or on every occasion

  • intentionally

    Word

    done on purpose

  • mores

    Word

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

  • plum

    Word

    a small round fruit with smooth skin and a hard seed inside

  • oh yeah

    Phrase

    used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

  • last time

    Phrase

    the previous time something happened or was done

  • reverend

    Word

    a title used before the name of a Christian priest or minister

  • poisonous

    Word

    able to poison or seriously harm people or animals

  • get off

    Phrase

    to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle

  • patron

    Word

    a person or organization that gives money or support to an artist, charity, or similar cause

  • merchandise

    Word

    goods that are bought and sold

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