The Simpsons S12E10: English vocabulary

a large wild cat from the Americas

a prison for people who have committed serious crimes

a feeling of liking or affection for someone or something

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a small axe with a short handle

weak, delicate, and easily hurt or damaged

the outer shape or line of something

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

blood, especially when it is seen after violence or an accident

informal talk that is typical of men and may not interest women

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

using these words or actions to make something official

to talk in a casual, lively way

violent or abusive behavior by police, especially when they use too much force

a group of people who decide whether prisoners should be released on parole

to put ink onto a printing press or roller before printing

the act of being dismissed from a job

past tense and past participle of shoot

to breathe noisily while sleeping

to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

a large picture painted directly on a wall

the installation of cables or a cable system

producing fruit

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

a singer with the highest female vocal range

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

words or language that are rude, offensive, or obscene

a long, angry argument or conflict

a public event where people ride horses and show skills like roping animals

severe physical or mental pain

a person who is lazy and avoids work

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to make someone feel uncomfortable, nervous, or scared

to make a rough plan or outline of something

a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a sudden hard pull or jerk

relating to the spine or spinal cord

deserving praise, help, or respect

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to pretend you have an advantage, skill, or plan in order to trick someone

to show something publicly for the first time

a home run

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a sandwich made with three slices of bread, usually toasted, with meat, lettuce, and tomato

a situation in which the result is the opposite of what you would expect

unable to walk or move normally because of an injury or disability

a person who is in charge of a prison or another place and makes sure rules are followed

a person who has broken the law and is hiding from the authorities

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

able to be changed or adjusted

temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

a small hollow or mark made by pressure or impact

a mythical horse with a single horn on its forehead

to walk with difficulty because of an injury or pain

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a thick, oily substance used to make moving parts work smoothly

a small piece of bread, cake, or other baked food

to kill a large number of people or animals in a violent way

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

living, done, or existing alone

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

to be involved in buying and selling goods or services