The Simpsons S16E14: English vocabulary

to read something wrongly or understand it in the wrong way

to hang down loosely or swing gently

a small square of rich chocolate cake

a small school building, especially in the past or in a rural area

relating to a galaxy or galaxies

the process of making things happen at the same time or speed

a person or company that money is owed to

paper, pens, envelopes, and other things used for writing or office work

a prison for people who have committed serious crimes

a large, destructive fire

very tall or high, especially in a way that is impressive

a small shapeless mass or lump

making quick, sharp movements

able to speak or express yourself clearly and confidently

locked with a key

foolish behavior or a foolish decision

a slang term for ketamine

a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

something added to fill a space, gap, or empty part

a gray-brown North American animal with a black face mask and a ringed tail

a symphony orchestra

to talk in a casual, lively way

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to look at something with attention or wonder

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

the state of being kept in a place and not allowed to leave

a short text that explains a picture or photo

a mixture of different things

imagined rather than real

a strong addictive drug made from the juice of the opium poppy

very happy and excited

the act of fastening something with a screw

the third person of the Christian Trinity

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the police

a test to check for illegal drugs in a sample of blood, urine, or hair

relating to the metric system

to escape from a place, especially a prison, often by force

not allowed by law

very good or impressive

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a violent criminal or troublemaker

a large bird that eats dead animals

to make something stronger, larger, or more effective

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a loose piece of clothing worn over the shoulders, like a cloak

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 find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

to walk with short steps, dragging your feet a little

as; in the same way that

well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

moving forward quickly and forcefully

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a home run

marked or decorated with letters or writing

the liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

done in a quiet, secret way

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow

an event in which one celestial body blocks the light from another

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

the amount of water vapor in the air

allowing travel in only one direction

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a sandwich made with French bread, usually filled with meat, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise

to make something newer, better, or more advanced

a person who is kept in prison or another institution

ready to work or start functioning

easy to remember and pleasant to hear