mismanage
to manage something badly, causing problems or failure
Episode vocabulary
The Simpsons S13E21: English vocabulary
Season 13, Episode 21FamilyAnimationComedy
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twitcher
a person who travels to see rare birds
unmentionables
a humorous or polite word for underwear or undergarments
greenroom
a room where performers wait before or after going on stage or on air
sainted
described as holy or saintly, especially in a respectful or affectionate way
buggery
sexual intercourse involving anal penetration, especially between men
octogenarian
a person who is 80 to 89 years old
cannoned
to hit or move into something with sudden force
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
bookworm
a person who loves reading and spends a lot of time doing it
meditative
calm and thoughtful, or making you feel calm and thoughtful
railroading
the act of forcing a decision, plan, or deal through quickly and unfairly
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jingling
making a light, clear ringing sound
insecticide
a substance used to kill insects
aggravate
make a problem, injury, or situation worse
dainty
small, delicate, and pretty in an attractive way
laxative
a medicine that helps you pass stool
shriek
a loud, sharp cry
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer
stitching
the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
cobbler
a person who repairs shoes for a living
electrode
a metal part that electricity enters or leaves through
selfless
caring more about other people than about yourself