cowlick
a tuft of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest and won't lie flat
Episode vocabulary
The Simpsons S4E17: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 17FamilyAnimationComedy
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gouger
to charge someone too much, especially by taking advantage of a situation
shiftless
lazy and lacking energy or ambition
doorstop
an object used to keep a door from moving or closing
bedfellow
a person or thing that is closely associated with another, especially in an unexpected way
bosh
nonsense; foolish talk or ideas
pacifier
a rubber or plastic nipple for a baby to suck on
firebrand
a piece of burning wood or coal
girlish
typical of a girl; young and feminine in a sweet or playful way
tirade
a long, angry speech criticizing someone or something
tactician
a person who is skilled at planning and using strategy
gummy
soft and sticky, like chewing gum or gummy candy
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scraper
a tool used for scraping something off a surface
crummy
bad in quality, condition, or appearance
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
impersonal
not showing personal feelings or warmth
lumbering
moving in a slow, heavy, awkward way
tome
a large, heavy book, especially one about a serious subject
predate
to exist or happen before something else
diabolical
extremely evil or cruel
equitable
fair and reasonable, especially in a way that treats people equally
bumblebee
a large, hairy bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
nay
no; not so
wreak
to cause a lot of damage or harm