bedsore
a sore on the skin, usually caused by pressure from lying or sitting in one position for too long
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The Simpsons S9E7: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 7FamilyAnimationComedy
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bachelorhood
the state of being unmarried, especially for a man
bedpan
a shallow container used by a person who is in bed to urinate or pass stool
depressant
a drug or substance that slows down activity in the brain or nervous system
yodel
to sing with quick changes between a normal voice and a high falsetto voice
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
brahman
a member of the highest Hindu priestly caste
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
chaste
not having sex, especially because of moral or religious beliefs
respirator
a mask or device worn over the nose and mouth to protect you from harmful dust, smoke, or fumes
alimony
money that one ex-spouse pays to the other after a divorce
pansy
a small flower with brightly colored petals
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prudence
careful judgment about what is sensible and safe
clog
to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it
bender
a period of heavy drinking
talker
a person who talks a lot, especially in a lively or persuasive way
subdued
quiet, soft, or less strong than usual
dowry
money or property a bride brings to a marriage, usually given to the husband or his family
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
mush
a soft, wet, pulpy mass
geez
used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration
mink
a small animal with dark brown fur that lives near water
congratulation
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
farce
a funny play, film, or situation that is full of silly or unlikely events