The Simpsons S8E14: English vocabulary

a large wild ox with long hair and horns, found in Tibet and nearby areas

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

a humorous way to sign off a letter or note

to fill something too full by pushing things in

the act of pulling something tight

having raised ridges or lines

a substance made of very large molecules, used especially in plastics

the less pleasant or negative side of something

an informal way of saying you agree with someone or support what they said

to look at something with attention or wonder

a typical example or model of something

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

very unpleasant-smelling

a small group of people who discuss a product, idea, or issue for market research

able to be used in a particular situation; relevant or suitable

to obey a rule, law, or request

shiny and smooth, with a surface that reflects light

separated from the rest by cutting

almost; very nearly

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

far away; at a great distance

used to say that something is impossible or very unlikely

to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

used after a noun to say that something is extremely bad or unpleasant

to ride on a wave while standing on a surfboard

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

causing an itch or feeling itchy

the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character

as usual; as always

to invent or come up with something in your mind

a large group of insects flying or moving together

shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive

a small trick used to cheat or gain an unfair advantage

in a way that shows criticism or careful judgment

a person who is lazy and avoids work

to come onto the stage in a performance

a round handle or small raised part you turn or hold

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to suddenly and involuntarily force air out through your nose and mouth

to be made up of parts or members

a hard round nut with a wrinkled edible kernel inside

the front side of a building

a home run

a sudden loss of power, success, or reputation

to stop yourself from doing something

a dark underground room or prison cell, especially in a castle

a casual way to show excitement, approval, or encouragement

past tense and past participle of bed

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones

a small explosive device used for celebrations or displays

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a sea animal with eight arms and a soft body

enthusiastic public praise

to some extent; fairly

a written law passed by a government body

a large round hole in the ground made by an explosion or impact

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a large monkey without a tail, such as a chimpanzee or gorilla

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

a polite way to say sorry or to ask someone to repeat something or let you pass

a strong feeling of dislike or revulsion

a portable power saw with a moving chain of teeth

a fictional character in a cartoon

having firm, well-defined muscles

having a strong, lively rhythm, especially in funk music

the sale and issuing of tickets

so bright that it is hard to see

a quality or feature that someone or something has

a famous person's signature, often given as a keepsake

a signal that tells someone when to do something

a tool or machine used for cutting