oversell
to sell or promote something by making it seem better or more important than it really is
Episode vocabulary
The Simpsons S8E14: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 14FamilyAnimationComedy
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lunged
to make a sudden forward movement, usually to attack or grab something
scratchy
causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling
brassiere
a woman's undergarment that supports the breasts
soulless
lacking warmth, kindness, or human feeling
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
gloat
to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure
lunge
a sudden forward movement, especially in an attack or to catch something
rejuvenate
to make someone or something feel or look fresher, younger, or more energetic
midge
a very small fly, often found near water or in swarms
xylophone
a musical instrument with wooden bars that you hit with small sticks
impatiently
in a way that shows you are annoyed by waiting or by a delay
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ruff
a stiff frill worn around the neck, especially in old-fashioned clothing
spout
to send out liquid in a sudden flow or stream
pretentious
trying to seem more important, stylish, or impressive than you really are
venerable
respected because of age, wisdom, or long experience
solicit
to ask for money, help, or information in a formal way
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
affidavit
a written statement that you swear is true, used as evidence in court
blunder
to make a stupid or careless mistake
edgy
nervous, tense, or easily annoyed
geez
used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration
overalls
a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear
keyed
locked with a key