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The Simpsons S1E11: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 11AnimationComedy

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  • behoove

    Word

    to be necessary or proper for someone to do

  • pinking

    Word

    to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears

  • glib

    Word

    fluent and confident in speech, but not sincere or deep

  • triangulation

    Word

    a way of finding a position or measuring something by using triangles from known points

  • incorrigible

    Word

    impossible to change, improve, or stop from bad behavior

  • forefinger

    Word

    the finger next to the thumb

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • thumbed

    Word

    past tense and past participle of thumb through

  • oiled

    Word

    covered or treated with oil

  • souring

    Word

    becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

  • transcend

    Word

    to go beyond what is usual, expected, or possible

  • fluff

    Word

    soft, light bits of wool, cotton, or similar material

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  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • chateau

    Word

    a large French country house or castle

  • lavatory

    Word

    a room with a toilet and a sink

  • evener

    Word

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

  • immerse

    Word

    to become deeply involved in something

  • oppress

    Word

    to treat people unfairly and keep them under control, especially by using power or authority

  • glaze

    Word

    to cover food with a thin, shiny layer

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • darn

    Word

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

  • whiz

    Word

    a person who is very skilled at something

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • shiver

    Word

    to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

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  • gee whiz

    Phrase

    very impressive or exciting

  • foreign exchange

    Phrase

    the business of buying and selling foreign currencies

  • swine

    Word

    a pig, especially one raised for meat

  • flagging

    Word

    becoming weaker or less active

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • affectionate

    Word

    showing affection and warmth

  • deportation

    Word

    the act of forcing someone to leave a country

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • turnip

    Word

    a round root vegetable with a white, purple, or yellow skin

  • unfriendly

    Word

    not kind or welcoming

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • people person

    Phrase

    a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • on second thought

    Phrase

    used when you change your mind after thinking again

  • expulsion

    Word

    the act of forcing someone to leave a school, organization, or country

  • spied

    Word

    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • trusting

    Word

    willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • cherry bomb

    Phrase

    a small firework that makes a loud bang when it explodes

  • family unit

    Phrase

    the people who live together as a family, especially parents and children

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • sleep on

    Phrase

    to wait until the next day before deciding something

  • play along

    Phrase

    to pretend to agree with or help with something

  • blueprint

    Word

    a detailed plan for building something

  • ungrateful

    Word

    not showing gratitude

  • flushing

    Word

    the act of becoming red in the face or skin

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • get over

    Phrase

    to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

  • fluent

    Word

    able to speak or write a language easily and well

  • big guy

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or boy

  • cozy

    Word

    comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • cultured

    Word

    well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

  • customary

    Word

    usual or accepted in a particular group or situation

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • mess up

    Phrase

    to make a mistake or do something badly

  • gag

    Word

    a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking

  • crippled

    Word

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

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • awfully

    Word

    very; extremely

  • second thoughts

    Phrase

    a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

  • align

    Word

    to put things in the correct position or line

  • bottled

    Word

    preserved or sold in bottles

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • chartered

    Word

    used for a vehicle, flight, or trip that is hired for a special purpose

  • subtitle

    Word

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

  • sucker

    Word

    informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • doughnut

    Word

    a sweet fried cake, often shaped like a ring

  • get the door

    Phrase

    to open the door when someone knocks

  • transmit

    Word

    to send or pass something from one place or person to another

  • yeah right

    Phrase

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

  • watch it

    Phrase

    used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

  • monkey bars

    Phrase

    a set of bars on a playground that children swing across by holding on with their hands

  • confidential

    Word

    meant to be kept secret or shared only with a few people

  • peculiar

    Word

    strange or unusual in a way that attracts attention

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • sparrow

    Word

    a small bird, usually brown or gray, that is common in towns and gardens

  • syrup

    Word

    a thick, sweet liquid used on food or in drinks

  • trailing

    Word

    hanging down or extending over the edge of something

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

  • hey hey

    Phrase

    an informal, friendly greeting

  • no thanks

    Phrase

    a polite way to say you do not want something

  • far away

    Phrase

    at a great distance from here

  • cork

    Word

    the hard outer bark of a type of oak tree

  • tuck

    Word

    push or fold something, especially clothes or hair, into a neat position

  • move on

    Phrase

    to continue to the next topic, task, or stage

  • day and night

    Phrase

    all the time; without stopping

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • isolation

    Word

    the state of being separated from other people or things

  • mores

    Word

    the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

  • oh yeah

    Phrase

    used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

  • hospitality

    Word

    friendly and generous treatment of guests or visitors

  • stay in

    Phrase

    to stay at home, especially for the evening or night

  • Mr and Mrs

    Phrase

    the written form used before a married couple's family name

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