bastardize
to change something so it is less accurate, original, or true to its source
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The Simpsons S6E15: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 15FamilyAnimationComedy
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piddling
small and unimportant; not worth much attention
churlish
rude in a bad-tempered, unfriendly way
buffoonery
silly, foolish, or clownish behavior
sheepskin
the skin of a sheep, used for clothing, rugs, or upholstery
squirm
to twist and move your body from side to side, especially because you feel nervous or uncomfortable
sacrilege
an act that shows disrespect for something sacred
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
jiffy
a very short time
grievous
causing great pain, suffering, or sadness
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stereotyped
lacking originality and sounding familiar in a dull way
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
cranked
turned or operated by a crank
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
squeal
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
graver
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
dowager
a widow who keeps the title or rank of her dead husband
baggy
loose and hanging in folds
loaning
the act of lending something to someone
ballooned
to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost
omelet
a dish made by cooking beaten eggs in a pan, often with other ingredients