barnburner
a very exciting or dramatic game or event
Episode vocabulary
The Simpsons S1E8: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 8FamilyAnimationComedy
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scamp
a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child
delude
to make someone believe something that is false
amputate
to remove part or all of a limb or finger by surgery
decapitate
to cut off someone's head
cinch
something that is very easy to do
ventriloquist
a performer who makes it seem as if a puppet or another object is speaking
irreverent
showing a lack of respect in a way that is often funny or bold
crummy
bad in quality, condition, or appearance
gangrene
a serious condition in which body tissue dies and starts to decay, usually because blood flow is blocked or there is an infection
insolent
rude and disrespectful in a way that shows too much confidence
hoodlum
a person who commits crimes or behaves violently
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peppering
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
atrocity
an extremely cruel or shocking act
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
bloodthirsty
eager to cause violence or bloodshed
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
dismount
to get off a horse, bike, or other vehicle or animal
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
boning
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
yea
yes; used to show agreement or approval
illustrious
famous and admired for great achievements