The Simpsons S15E1: English vocabulary

a strong feeling that a particular job or way of life is meant for you

located at the back or rear of something

a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food

the addictive substance in tobacco

a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

having long, thick, untidy hair or fur

the sides of the face below the eyes

a person who cuts and gathers crops

the act of gathering a crop from the fields

relating to the part of sunlight that you cannot see and that can damage skin

a reckless person who likes to take dangerous risks

a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

not necessary; able to be avoided

to hit or push with the head or horns

boring because it takes too long or keeps repeating the same thing

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to cut and gather a crop from a field

the act of liquid dripping in drops

a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

to make small changes to something in an informal, experimental way

the act of fastening something with a screw

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an obscene gesture made by raising the middle finger

a reduction in planned spending

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

an organ in the body that is needed to stay alive

a small sweet cake, usually baked in a cup-shaped mold

a person or thing that catches something

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a large room or hall where people sit to watch a performance or hear a speech

a large bird that eats dead animals

to get or collect something, especially support, praise, or information

to move over a little to make room for someone else

strong sexual desire

a metal device that heats a room by carrying hot water or steam

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 stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

having many small holes or dents on the surface

a small sharp nail with a flat head, used for fastening things to a surface

having many bends or turns

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

the ordinary world of everyday life, especially as different from school, theory, or imagination

the raised edge between a road and a sidewalk

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a home run

the smallest part of a substance that can exist on its own and still keep its chemical properties

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

a tiny amount of energy or matter in quantum physics

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

not tight or firm; loose

a thin, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or spreads

move quickly from side to side

a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

to make something easier to understand by giving an example, picture, or diagram

a dried grape

to some extent; fairly

to talk or write about your feelings or problems in order to feel better

preserved or sold in bottles

relating to the temperature scale in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°

a false or different name used by someone

an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or mild annoyance

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

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

an ordinary man, especially one who is friendly and easy to get along with

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

the normal temperature of a room or building

a card that shows you are a member of a library and lets you borrow books