seersucker
a lightweight cotton fabric with a wrinkled surface, often with stripes
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The Simpsons S11E19: English vocabulary
Season 11, Episode 19FamilyAnimationComedy
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braise
to cook meat or vegetables slowly in a little liquid
horsefly
a large biting fly that attacks horses and other animals
soiree
a small evening social gathering
chomp
to bite or chew something noisily and with force
presumptuous
too confident in a way that is rude or not appropriate
frigid
very cold
pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
noxious
harmful, poisonous, or unpleasant to breathe, eat, or touch
whittle
to cut or shape wood by shaving off small pieces with a knife
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
hobo
a homeless person who travels from place to place looking for work
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magnify
to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope
insincere
not sincere; not showing your true feelings or beliefs
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
defraud
to get money or property from someone by lying or cheating
hungered
to feel very hungry
scat
to run away quickly; to leave in a hurry
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
stagnant
not flowing or moving, and often dirty or smelling bad
gopher
a small burrowing rodent that lives in North and Central America
snappy
smart, stylish, and attractive
gibberish
speech or writing that is impossible to understand
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone