haunch
the upper part of the leg and hip area, especially in an animal
Episode vocabulary
The Simpsons S12E20: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 20FamilyAnimationComedy
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pleaser
a person who tries too hard to please other people
romping
to play or move around in a lively, happy way
semicolon
the punctuation mark
quitter
a person who gives up easily
abscond
to leave secretly, especially to avoid being caught
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
teamster
a person who drives a wagon or truck, especially as a job
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
whittle
to cut or shape wood by shaving off small pieces with a knife
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
splice
to join ropes or cables by weaving their strands together
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mitten
a type of glove that covers the hand, with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers
peekaboo
a game for babies or small children in which you hide your face and then show it again, saying “peekaboo
twine
strong string made of several strands twisted together
romp
a lively, noisy, and playful activity
gusto
great enthusiasm and energy
indignation
a feeling of anger because something seems unfair or insulting
dribble
to bounce a ball while moving, especially in basketball
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
allege
to say that something is true, especially without proving it
temps
short for a temporary worker
dangle
to hang down loosely or swing gently
samaritan
a very helpful or kind person, especially one who helps a stranger