bristly
having stiff, short hairs or sharp points sticking out
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The Simpsons S17E17: English vocabulary
Season 17, Episode 17FamilyAnimationComedy
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grater
a kitchen tool with a rough surface used for shredding food
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
transferable
able to be used in a different situation or for a different purpose
thermostat
a device that controls the temperature in a room or building
kilt
a traditional Scottish skirt made of tartan cloth
showman
a person who is very good at attracting attention and entertaining people
almanac
a book or calendar with facts, dates, and useful information for the year
gravely
in a serious or solemn way
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
complexion
the natural color and appearance of a person's face skin
boning
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
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severance
the ending of a job or other relationship, often with money paid to the person leaving
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
ballooned
to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost
chum
a close friend or companion
sling
to throw something with a quick, forceful motion
congratulation
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
booze cruise
to drive after drinking too much alcohol
wisely
in a way that shows good judgment
ingenious
very clever and original; showing inventiveness
dodger
a person who avoids doing something, especially by making excuses
Other Side
the life or world believed to exist after death
go there
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic