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The Simpsons S4E19: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 19AnimationComedy

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  • cummerbund

    Word

    a wide band worn around the waist with formal evening clothes

  • boorish

    Word

    rude, ill-mannered, and unpleasant in behavior

  • scratchy

    Word

    causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling

  • flunk

    Word

    to fail an exam, test, or course

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • toothless

    Word

    having no teeth

  • remedial

    Word

    intended to help someone improve a skill or catch up in a subject

  • tasteless

    Word

    not having much flavor; not tasty

  • girdle

    Word

    a belt or band worn around the waist

  • animator

    Word

    a person who makes animated films or cartoons

  • leech

    Word

    a bloodsucking worm, or a person who takes advantage of others

  • alumnus

    Word

    a person who has graduated from a school, college, or university

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  • garter

    Word

    a band worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock

  • plunger

    Word

    a tool with a rubber cup on a handle, used to clear blocked drains or toilets

  • vagrant

    Word

    a person who has no home or regular job and moves from place to place

  • evener

    Word

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

  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

  • despicable

    Word

    very bad and deserving strong disapproval

  • watchman

    Word

    a person whose job is to guard a place, especially at night

  • yea

    Word

    yes; used to show agreement or approval

  • silo

    Word

    a tall structure on a farm used for storing grain or animal feed

  • checkered

    Word

    having a pattern of squares or checks

  • ointment

    Word

    a smooth substance that you rub on the skin to treat or protect it

  • rut

    Word

    a deep track made by wheels in soft ground

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  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • grit

    Word

    courage and determination to keep going in a difficult situation

  • nicotine

    Word

    the addictive substance in tobacco

  • chops

    Word

    the sides of the face below the eyes

  • lifeless

    Word

    not alive; dead

  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • cranberry

    Word

    a small red berry with a sharp, sour taste

  • flagging

    Word

    becoming weaker or less active

  • escort service

    Phrase

    a business that arranges paid companions for customers

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • handsome devil

    Phrase

    an attractive man who seems a little mischievous

  • hit the streets

    Phrase

    to go out into the streets to protest

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • in the toilet

    Phrase

    in a very bad or ruined state

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • stinking

    Word

    very unpleasant-smelling

  • nominate

    Word

    to choose someone as a candidate for an election, award, or job

  • wrinkle

    Word

    a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

  • lagoon

    Word

    a shallow area of calm water separated from the sea by sand or coral

  • yearbook

    Word

    a book made by a school each year with photos, names, and memories of students and staff

  • for shame

    Phrase

    used to tell someone that their behavior is shameful or unacceptable

  • class clown

    Phrase

    a student who often jokes, acts silly, or tries to get attention in class

  • stinking rich

    Phrase

    very rich; extremely wealthy

  • grin

    Word

    to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

  • erosion

    Word

    the gradual wearing away of land or rock by wind, water, or other natural forces

  • itchy

    Word

    causing an itch or feeling itchy

  • sleep on

    Phrase

    to wait until the next day before deciding something

  • rest on

    Phrase

    to depend on something

  • major in

    Phrase

    to study a subject as your main subject at college or university

  • leaf through

    Phrase

    to look through the pages of a book, magazine, or papers quickly and casually

  • puke

    Word

    to vomit

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • outing

    Word

    a short trip taken for fun or to do something enjoyable

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • head off

    Phrase

    to stop something bad from happening

  • cut out

    Phrase

    cut out of a piece of material or paper

  • tombstone

    Word

    a stone marker placed at a grave

  • penned

    Word

    wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • lure

    Word

    to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

  • odor

    Word

    a smell, especially a bad one

  • 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 better

    Phrase

    to become healthier or improve

  • delightful

    Word

    very pleasant or enjoyable

  • no good

    Phrase

    bad, useless, or not worth using

  • get on with

    Phrase

    continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption

  • razor

    Word

    a tool with a very sharp blade used for shaving hair

  • sleep in

    Phrase

    to sleep later than usual in the morning

  • barbecue sauce

    Phrase

    a thick, sweet sauce used on grilled meat

  • night school

    Phrase

    a school or classes held in the evening

  • action figure

    Phrase

    a toy figure of a character, usually with movable joints

  • doom

    Word

    something terrible that is going to happen, or a feeling that something terrible is coming

  • no way

    Phrase

    an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

  • technician

    Word

    a person who is trained to work with technical equipment or systems

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • nominee

    Word

    a person who has been chosen as a candidate for an award, job, or honor

  • don't worry

    Phrase

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

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • turn up

    Phrase

    to appear or arrive, especially when not expected

  • cellar

    Word

    an underground room, usually used for storage

  • nope

    Word

    used to say no in a casual way

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

  • drop by

    Phrase

    to visit someone briefly and informally

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • wig

    Word

    a covering of real or artificial hair worn on the head

  • waking

    Word

    the act of becoming awake

  • oh yeah

    Phrase

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

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • stay in

    Phrase

    to stay at home, especially for the evening or night

  • get on

    Phrase

    to have a friendly relationship with someone

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