The Simpsons S8E23: English vocabulary

a layer of dirt that is stuck on a surface

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

to shine with small flashes of light

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a factory where metal is melted and poured into molds

the quality of behaving in a skilled, responsible, and respectful way at work

free from germs or other living microorganisms

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

to officially choose someone for a job or role

to tell someone to be quiet

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

imagined rather than real

the act of fastening something with a screw

to study a subject as a secondary subject at college or university

an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

informal speech or ideas that seem silly, unrealistic, or not worth taking seriously

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

an informal way of greeting someone and asking what has happened recently in their life

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to spread from one person to another, or through a group

a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

no longer modern, useful, or in use

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

deserving praise, help, or respect

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

a very young child, usually one who has just started walking

having many bends or turns

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

a type of pasta shaped like short hollow tubes

to find a way to deal with a problem or obstacle

as; in the same way that

to show something publicly for the first time

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a home run

worth so much that it cannot be measured in money

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a lack of knowledge or understanding about something

being away from home and travelling to perform in a series of shows or events

the amount of electric force in a circuit, measured in volts

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

not showing good judgment or taking proper care

to some extent; fairly

shining with small bright points of reflected light

to suffer or die from lack of food

an informal way of saying that something is not a problem

not feeling confident about yourself or your abilities

the process of people making bids in an auction

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

a place where people go to play bowling

a boy or young man who delivers things, especially food or newspapers

a hotel room for one person

used at the end of a letter or email to show respect or warmth

to lose your balance and fall to the ground or onto the floor

a machine that makes coffee

having no value, use, or worth

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

a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

a large tub filled with hot water, used for relaxing

a camera that records or monitors an area for safety or security

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

used after a negative verb to mean that something is no longer true or happening

a casual way of asking how someone is doing

an animal kept on a farm, such as a cow, pig, or chicken

a hard, silvery metal used in alloys and batteries

a female given name

push or fold something, especially clothes or hair, into a neat position

to have your home in a particular place

more correct or more suitable

very brave and impressive in a way that makes people admire you

letters, emails, or other messages exchanged between people or organizations

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