The Simpsons S11E21: English vocabulary

a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes

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

yes; used to show agreement or approval

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a woman who helps the bride at a wedding

locked with a key

covered with oil or grease

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to fill something too full by pushing things in

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

to fall forward and land face first

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

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

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

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

the bitter taste of something

related to a bride or a wedding

able to stretch and return to its original shape

a belief that something bad will happen or that certain actions or events can bring good or bad luck

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

used to say that something is not believable

having so much money tied up in housing costs that you have little left for other things

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to get married

a state of severe mental illness

the liquid used in a vehicle’s braking system

coated or mixed with sugar

a group of wild boars

mentally healthy and able to think clearly

a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a river running through it

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

a short film or video made to promote a song

unwanted sound in the background that makes it hard to hear something clearly

to keep asking someone to do something in an annoying way

a style of loud rock music with a strong beat

relating to the Indigenous peoples of North America

a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened

anger or aggressive behavior shown by a driver in traffic

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

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

staying green all year and not losing its leaves in winter

people who have little money or wealth

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

a home run

to wait and be ready to act when needed

the replacement of old oil in a vehicle engine with fresh oil

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

done in a quiet, secret way

a song or poem that tells a story

a large boat, especially the one Noah built in the Bible

a herb with narrow, fragrant leaves used in cooking

a sharp point that grows on some plants

to some extent; fairly

having a ring or rings around it

recorded video material of an event or place

a very short period of time

cream that has been beaten until it is light and fluffy

a cake made for a wedding

a small electric device that blows warm air to dry and style hair

a table in a kitchen, often used for meals or everyday family activities

very thin, soft paper used for wrapping gifts or protecting items in a box

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

a narrow passage between rows of seats or shelves

a small horse

a room in a house where people sit and relax

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it