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The Simpsons S12E9: English vocabulary

Season 12, Episode 9AnimationComedy

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  • pusillanimous

    Word

    showing a lack of courage or determination

  • subnormal

    Word

    below the normal or average level

  • bulldoze

    Word

    to clear land or knock down buildings with a bulldozer

  • spay

    Word

    to have a female animal surgically sterilized

  • appendectomy

    Word

    an operation to remove the appendix

  • opossum

    Word

    a small North American marsupial that is active at night

  • ably

    Word

    in a way that shows skill or competence

  • electrocute

    Word

    to kill someone or something with electricity

  • scratchy

    Word

    causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling

  • blissful

    Word

    extremely happy, peaceful, and content

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • indignant

    Word

    feeling or showing anger because something seems unfair

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  • foxed

    Word

    stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

  • marsupial

    Word

    a mammal whose babies are born very small and usually grow in a pouch on the mother's body

  • urinal

    Word

    a fixture in a public restroom that men use to urinate into

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • effigy

    Word

    a model or figure of a person, especially one made to be attacked or burned in public

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • neuter

    Word

    in grammar, used to describe the form that is neither masculine nor feminine

  • thumbed

    Word

    past tense and past participle of thumb through

  • hogging

    Word

    to take or use more than your fair share of something

  • sorely

    Word

    very much; to a great degree

  • sampler

    Word

    something that gives a small sample of what a larger thing is like

  • caper

    Word

    a playful skip or jump

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  • credential

    Word

    an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications

  • alienate

    Word

    to make someone feel less connected or less friendly toward you or a group

  • spout

    Word

    to send out liquid in a sudden flow or stream

  • lubricant

    Word

    a substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction

  • stockholder

    Word

    a person who owns shares in a company

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • woe

    Word

    great sadness or suffering

  • yea

    Word

    yes; used to show agreement or approval

  • pusher

    Word

    a person who sells illegal drugs

  • regulatory

    Word

    related to rules or laws made by an authority

  • prawn

    Word

    a small sea animal like a shrimp, eaten as food

  • swirl

    Word

    to move in a circular or spiraling motion

  • dandy

    Word

    very good; excellent

  • wedded

    Word

    married

  • sonata

    Word

    a piece of classical music for one instrument, or one main instrument with piano accompaniment

  • possum

    Word

    a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia or New Guinea

  • warranty

    Word

    a written promise to repair or replace a product if it breaks within a set time

  • snob

    Word

    a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

  • yak

    Word

    a large wild ox with long hair and horns, found in Tibet and nearby areas

  • straining

    Word

    the act of pulling something tight

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • erode

    Word

    to wear away or slowly destroy something over time

  • waffle

    Word

    a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

  • dang

    Word

    used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

  • pipe bomb

    Phrase

    a small bomb made from a metal pipe

  • yahoo

    Word

    a loud, rude, or wild person

  • stout

    Word

    somewhat fat or heavy in build

  • plunge

    Word

    to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

  • bring it

    Phrase

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

  • surrogate

    Word

    a person who acts or is used instead of another

  • parenthood

    Word

    the state of being a parent and the duties that come with it

  • vastly

    Word

    to a very great degree; very much

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • tip off

    Phrase

    to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

  • fine and dandy

    Phrase

    very good; excellent

  • signify

    Word

    to mean or indicate something

  • compile

    Word

    to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

  • crayon

    Word

    a small stick of colored wax used for drawing or coloring

  • life savings

    Phrase

    money that someone has saved over a long time, especially a large amount

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • mailing

    Word

    the sending of letters, packages, or other items by mail

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • now for

    Phrase

    used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

  • budget cut

    Phrase

    a reduction in planned spending

  • itchy

    Word

    causing an itch or feeling itchy

  • no place

    Phrase

    used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

  • make out with

    Phrase

    to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

  • rig up

    Phrase

    to put something together quickly, usually as a temporary solution

  • joint account

    Phrase

    a bank account that two or more people use together

  • auditorium

    Word

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

  • cowardly

    Word

    showing a lack of courage

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • zoom in on

    Phrase

    to focus closely on a particular subject, detail, or image

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • furry

    Word

    covered with fur or looking like fur

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • wind up

    Phrase

    to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

  • winding

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    having many bends or turns

  • teapot

    Word

    a pot with a handle, spout, and lid used for making and serving tea

  • tavern

    Word

    a place where people go to drink and eat

  • moron

    Word

    an insulting word for a stupid person

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • ensemble

    Word

    a group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • rotate

    Word

    to turn or make something turn around a center or axis

  • rig

    Word

    to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

  • hymn

    Word

    a religious song of praise

  • wiring

    Word

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

  • sucker

    Word

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

  • dang it

    Phrase

    an informal expression used to show annoyance or frustration

  • undergo

    Word

    to have to deal with something difficult or unpleasant

  • yeah right

    Phrase

    an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

  • lottery ticket

    Phrase

    a ticket you buy for a lottery draw

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