titter
to laugh quietly in a nervous, embarrassed, or restrained way
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The Simpsons S17E12: English vocabulary
Season 17, Episode 12FamilyAnimationComedy
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tantalize
to tempt or tease someone by showing them something they want but cannot have
ebullient
cheerful, lively, and full of energy
colander
a bowl with holes in it, used for draining food
abject
very bad, severe, or hopeless
wrecker
a tow truck
noggin
a person's head
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
squalor
a state of being very dirty and unpleasant, often because of poverty or neglect
turpentine
a clear liquid made from pine resin, used as a solvent and paint thinner
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
louse
a small parasitic insect that lives in hair or on the body
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wordplay
clever use of words, especially for humor or a special effect
kilt
a traditional Scottish skirt made of tartan cloth
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
poise
calm confidence and self-control, especially in a difficult situation
bombardier
a crew member on a bomber who aims and drops the bombs
tact
careful skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
fume
a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor
lass
a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English
plummet
to fall or drop very quickly and suddenly
ghastly
very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening
bombard
to attack a place with bombs or shells