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The Simpsons S4E17: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 17AnimationComedy

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  • cowlick

    Word

    a tuft of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest and won't lie flat

  • gouger

    Word

    to charge someone too much, especially by taking advantage of a situation

  • shiftless

    Word

    lazy and lacking energy or ambition

  • doorstop

    Word

    an object used to keep a door from moving or closing

  • bedfellow

    Word

    a person or thing that is closely associated with another, especially in an unexpected way

  • bosh

    Word

    nonsense; foolish talk or ideas

  • pacifier

    Word

    a rubber or plastic nipple for a baby to suck on

  • firebrand

    Word

    a piece of burning wood or coal

  • girlish

    Word

    typical of a girl; young and feminine in a sweet or playful way

  • tirade

    Word

    a long, angry speech criticizing someone or something

  • tactician

    Word

    a person who is skilled at planning and using strategy

  • gummy

    Word

    soft and sticky, like chewing gum or gummy candy

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  • scraper

    Word

    a tool used for scraping something off a surface

  • crummy

    Word

    bad in quality, condition, or appearance

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • impersonal

    Word

    not showing personal feelings or warmth

  • lumbering

    Word

    moving in a slow, heavy, awkward way

  • tome

    Word

    a large, heavy book, especially one about a serious subject

  • predate

    Word

    to exist or happen before something else

  • diabolical

    Word

    extremely evil or cruel

  • equitable

    Word

    fair and reasonable, especially in a way that treats people equally

  • bumblebee

    Word

    a large, hairy bee that makes a loud buzzing sound

  • nay

    Word

    no; not so

  • wreak

    Word

    to cause a lot of damage or harm

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  • gander

    Word

    a male goose

  • mainstay

    Word

    something that gives strong support or is an important part of something

  • unmask

    Word

    to reveal who someone really is, or what something really means

  • evener

    Word

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

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • yea

    Word

    yes; used to show agreement or approval

  • crusher

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    a machine used for crushing hard things into smaller pieces

  • cocking

    Word

    the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

  • backdoor

    Word

    a back door, especially one used as a secondary entrance

  • keg

    Word

    a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

  • painless

    Word

    not causing pain

  • chilling

    Word

    making you feel very cold; cold enough to make you shiver

  • adversary

    Word

    a person or group you are competing or fighting against

  • donut

    Word

    a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • whiz

    Word

    a person who is very skilled at something

  • two bits

    Phrase

    twenty-five cents, especially in U.S. slang

  • thwart

    Word

    to stop someone from doing or achieving something

  • chisel

    Word

    a tool with a sharp edge, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal

  • strut

    Word

    to walk in a proud, showy way

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • scarring

    Word

    the process of forming scars as a wound heals

  • fives

    Word

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

  • typewriter

    Word

    a machine with keys that prints letters and numbers on paper

  • coming on

    Phrase

    almost; very nearly

  • spar

    Word

    to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

  • foe

    Word

    an enemy or opponent

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • sugared

    Word

    coated or mixed with sugar

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • shake up

    Phrase

    to upset or disturb someone badly

  • low blow

    Phrase

    an unfair remark or action that is meant to hurt someone

  • avenge

    Word

    to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

  • periodically

    Word

    at regular intervals

  • batten down

    Phrase

    to make something secure before bad weather or danger

  • flatter

    Word

    to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

  • thee

    Word

    you; used as the object of a verb or preposition in older or religious English

  • goldfish

    Word

    a small orange or gold-colored fish often kept as a pet

  • turn out

    Phrase

    to be found to be true, real, or the case

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • rubbing

    Word

    the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

  • grind

    Word

    to crush something into small pieces or powder

  • unveil

    Word

    to show something publicly for the first time

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • affordable

    Word

    not too expensive; reasonably priced

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • brace

    Word

    to prepare yourself or someone else for something difficult or unpleasant

  • get down to business

    Phrase

    to start dealing with the important part of something

  • stainless

    Word

    not easily damaged by rust or stains

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • as you know

    Phrase

    used to remind someone of something they already know

  • ringed

    Word

    having a ring or rings around it

  • lifelong

    Word

    lasting for all of a person's life

  • tuning

    Word

    the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

  • puff

    Word

    to breathe out in short bursts, often with effort

  • delightful

    Word

    very pleasant or enjoyable

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • blender

    Word

    a machine used for mixing or crushing food into a smooth liquid

  • crushing

    Word

    causing a very heavy defeat or loss

  • talk show

    Phrase

    a television or radio program where a host talks with guests

  • spray paint

    Phrase

    paint that comes in a spray can and is applied by spraying

  • vengeance

    Word

    the desire to punish someone for a wrong they did

  • crooked

    Word

    not straight; bent or uneven

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • real life

    Phrase

    life outside the internet, games, or imagination

  • fifteen minutes

    Phrase

    a period of 15 minutes

  • don't worry

    Phrase

    A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

  • turn up

    Phrase

    to appear or arrive, especially when not expected

  • nope

    Word

    used to say no in a casual way

  • yellows

    Word

    shades of the color yellow

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