The Simpsons S8E3: English vocabulary

present from birth

to give out or provide something to people

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

covered with a protective outer layer

a sudden chance to make a lot of money or get something very valuable

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

the act of combing hair

careful not to answer directly or reveal too much

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

a short rest or break

not logical or reasonable

the sharp part on the back of a bee, wasp, or similar insect that can sting

a type of soft leather with a velvety surface

so attractive, pleasant, or tempting that it is hard to refuse

a soft, smooth shine on a surface

very good; excellent

to talk with someone in a formal or polite way

a trap, often a loop of wire or cord, used to catch animals

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

to form a clear picture of something in your mind

very shocking and disgusting, especially because of violence or injury

having sharp points that can hurt or catch on things

a condition in which a person loses some or all memory

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

about to happen very soon

to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

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

showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

past tense and past participle of shoot

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

very unpleasant-smelling

to record that you have started work or a shift

an angry order telling someone to go away and stop bothering you

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

a question, especially one sent to an organization or official

to have no interest in or respect for someone or something

to wish you could return to an earlier time or state

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the practice of having sex with people in exchange for money

to attack someone and hit them hard

having more money coming in than going out, so that there is a profit

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

helpful or good for something; likely to have a positive effect

to suddenly become very angry or upset

a noisy, rough fight or argument

having enough skill or knowledge to do something well

a person who is lazy and avoids work

used to show approval or encouragement

to register that you have arrived at work, usually by using a time clock

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

having many bends or turns

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

a large glove with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers, used for catching a ball or for warmth

either of the two openings in the nose that air passes through

to struggle with someone by holding and pushing them, especially in a sport

a home run

very strong and violent

a feeling of sadness and pleasure when you think about the past

not tight or firm; loose

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

to defend or support someone, especially when other people criticize them

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly

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

a plant that grows in hot, dry places and has thick stems and sharp spines

a casual way to say goodbye

very tired

an informal way of saying that something is not a problem