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The Simpsons S1E9: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 9AnimationComedy

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  • satiny

    Word

    smooth and shiny, like satin

  • slickness

    Word

    the quality of being smooth, shiny, or slippery

  • gossipy

    Word

    talkative in a way that suggests gossip

  • gristle

    Word

    tough cartilage in meat that is unpleasant to chew

  • wrack

    Word

    to damage something badly or cause it severe suffering

  • sirloin

    Word

    a cut of beef from the lower back of the animal

  • dibs

    Word

    a claim to something, especially when people say they want it first

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • barnacle

    Word

    a small sea animal that sticks firmly to rocks, boats, and other surfaces

  • mire

    Word

    wet, soft ground that you can sink into

  • squirm

    Word

    to twist and move your body from side to side, especially because you feel nervous or uncomfortable

  • mimosa

    Word

    a tropical plant with yellow flowers and leaves that fold up when touched or in low light

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  • thunderous

    Word

    very loud and deep, like thunder

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • captivating

    Word

    very attractive and able to hold your attention

  • frosting

    Word

    a sweet, creamy topping used on cakes and cupcakes

  • beater

    Word

    a kitchen tool with wire loops used for mixing or beating food

  • caress

    Word

    a gentle, loving touch or stroke

  • clatter

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    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • diviner

    Word

    a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

  • topple

    Word

    to fall or make something fall over, especially suddenly

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

  • taper

    Word

    a slender candle

  • whoop

    Word

    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • corny

    Word

    predictable and not funny, especially because it is too obvious

  • wedded

    Word

    married

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • wobble

    Word

    to move or shake unsteadily from side to side

  • eater

    Word

    a person or thing that eats

  • chops

    Word

    the sides of the face below the eyes

  • get the lead out

    Phrase

    a playful or informal way to tell someone to hurry up

  • old time

    Phrase

    the distant past

  • folly

    Word

    foolish behavior or a foolish decision

  • come right

    Phrase

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • get it in

    Phrase

    to have sex

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • senseless

    Word

    stupid, pointless, or not sensible

  • fives

    Word

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

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • handsome devil

    Phrase

    an attractive man who seems a little mischievous

  • stand corrected

    Phrase

    to admit that you were wrong after someone corrects you

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • yawn

    Word

    to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

  • first dibs

    Phrase

    the right to choose something before other people

  • never you mind

    Phrase

    used to tell someone not to ask about something or not to worry about it

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • fiesta

    Word

    a lively celebration or festival, especially with music, food, and dancing

  • smoothing

    Word

    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • wed

    Word

    to get married

  • stroll

    Word

    a short, relaxed walk

  • tackled

    Word

    to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • thee

    Word

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

  • framing

    Word

    the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

  • engrave

    Word

    to cut or carve words or a design into a hard surface

  • lullaby

    Word

    a quiet, gentle song sung to help a child fall asleep

  • maneuver

    Word

    to move carefully or skillfully through a difficult place or situation

  • hand off

    Phrase

    to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

  • look over

    Phrase

    to check or read something quickly

  • anticipation

    Word

    a feeling of excitement while waiting for something to happen

  • macaroni

    Word

    a type of pasta shaped like short hollow tubes

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • cherish

    Word

    to care about someone or something very much and value them deeply

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • slender

    Word

    thin in a graceful, attractive way

  • awfully

    Word

    very; extremely

  • cosmic

    Word

    relating to the universe and outer space

  • bottled

    Word

    preserved or sold in bottles

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • starve

    Word

    to suffer or die from lack of food

  • bandit

    Word

    a robber, especially one who belongs to a gang

  • handmade

    Word

    made by hand, not by machine

  • onion ring

    Phrase

    a ring-shaped slice of onion, often coated in batter and fried

  • ringed

    Word

    having a ring or rings around it

  • delightful

    Word

    very pleasant or enjoyable

  • no good

    Phrase

    bad, useless, or not worth using

  • bowling ball

    Phrase

    a large heavy ball with finger holes, used for bowling

  • spray paint

    Phrase

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

  • moist

    Word

    slightly wet, but not soaked

  • not quite

    Phrase

    almost, but not completely

  • thoughtful

    Word

    showing care and attention for other people

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • attachment

    Word

    a file or document sent with an email

  • pitching

    Word

    the act of pitching a baseball

  • perfume

    Word

    a sweet-smelling liquid people put on their skin or clothes

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • don't worry

    Phrase

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

  • tomorrow night

    Phrase

    the evening of the next day

  • knock over

    Phrase

    to hit or bump something so that it falls over

  • drip

    Word

    to fall in small drops

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