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The Simpsons S17E12: English vocabulary

Season 17, Episode 12AnimationComedy

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  • titter

    Word

    to laugh quietly in a nervous, embarrassed, or restrained way

  • tantalize

    Word

    to tempt or tease someone by showing them something they want but cannot have

  • ebullient

    Word

    cheerful, lively, and full of energy

  • colander

    Word

    a bowl with holes in it, used for draining food

  • abject

    Word

    very bad, severe, or hopeless

  • wrecker

    Word

    a tow truck

  • noggin

    Word

    a person's head

  • wagering

    Word

    the activity of betting money on uncertain results

  • squalor

    Word

    a state of being very dirty and unpleasant, often because of poverty or neglect

  • turpentine

    Word

    a clear liquid made from pine resin, used as a solvent and paint thinner

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • louse

    Word

    a small parasitic insect that lives in hair or on the body

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  • wordplay

    Word

    clever use of words, especially for humor or a special effect

  • kilt

    Word

    a traditional Scottish skirt made of tartan cloth

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • poise

    Word

    calm confidence and self-control, especially in a difficult situation

  • bombardier

    Word

    a crew member on a bomber who aims and drops the bombs

  • tact

    Word

    careful skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense

  • poling

    Word

    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • fume

    Word

    a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor

  • lass

    Word

    a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English

  • plummet

    Word

    to fall or drop very quickly and suddenly

  • ghastly

    Word

    very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening

  • bombard

    Word

    to attack a place with bombs or shells

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  • totem

    Word

    an object, animal, or symbol that a group treats as sacred or special

  • esquire

    Word

    a polite title used after a man's name, especially in formal letters

  • sophistication

    Word

    the quality of being cultured, stylish, and knowledgeable

  • evener

    Word

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

  • glee

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    a feeling of great joy or pleasure

  • retainer

    Word

    a fee paid in advance to keep someone's services available

  • lapping

    Word

    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • discouraging

    Word

    making someone feel less hopeful or confident

  • ado

    Word

    fuss, unnecessary activity, or trouble

  • civilize

    Word

    to make people or a place more civilized and polite

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • concede

    Word

    to admit that something is true, valid, or right, especially after resisting it

  • ravine

    Word

    a deep, narrow valley with steep sides

  • sublime

    Word

    extremely beautiful or impressive

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • intrigue

    Word

    to make someone very interested or curious

  • stale

    Word

    (of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

  • wager

    Word

    a bet on the result of something

  • skirting

    Word

    a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

  • behold

    Word

    to look at something with attention or wonder

  • ample

    Word

    more than enough; plenty of something

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • smash it

    Phrase

    to do very well or be very successful

  • cut the cord

    Phrase

    to become independent from your parents

  • bombardment

    Word

    a heavy attack using bombs, shells, or other weapons

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • much ado about nothing

    Phrase

    something that gets a lot of attention or fuss even though it is not important

  • logos

    Word

    a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • saxophone

    Word

    a brass musical instrument with a curved tube and a single-reed mouthpiece

  • two pair

    Phrase

    a poker hand with two different pairs

  • second opinion

    Phrase

    an extra opinion from another expert, especially a doctor

  • dine

    Word

    to eat dinner, especially in a formal or restaurant setting

  • shack

    Word

    a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

  • deep down

    Phrase

    in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

  • fern

    Word

    a plant with feathery green leaves that does not produce flowers

  • disastrous

    Word

    causing great damage, failure, or suffering

  • pant

    Word

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

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • navigate

    Word

    to find your way from one place to another

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • cultured

    Word

    well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • ducking

    Word

    to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

  • gag

    Word

    a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking

  • straight As

    Phrase

    all A grades in school

  • freezing cold

    Phrase

    extremely cold, in a way that feels unpleasant

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • discourage

    Word

    to make someone feel less confident, hopeful, or willing to do something

  • baby tooth

    Phrase

    a tooth that a child has before the permanent teeth come in

  • posture

    Word

    the way someone holds their body when standing or sitting

  • yoga

    Word

    a system of physical exercises and breathing used to improve health and relaxation

  • archbishop

    Word

    a senior bishop in some Christian churches

  • pronunciation

    Word

    the way a word or language is spoken

  • duchess

    Word

    the wife or widow of a duke

  • falcon

    Word

    a bird of prey with long pointed wings and a hooked beak

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • in return

    Phrase

    as a way of giving or doing something back

  • glow

    Word

    to give off a steady light or heat without flames

  • accurately

    Word

    in a correct and exact way

  • sighting

    Word

    an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

  • in time

    Phrase

    at the right time, before it is too late

  • pairing

    Word

    a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together

  • mop

    Word

    a cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent strands or a sponge for washing floors

  • summon

    Word

    order or ask someone to come to a place, especially officially

  • rely on

    Phrase

    to trust someone or something to do what you need

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • stand up

    Phrase

    to support or defend someone or something

  • mores

    Word

    the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

  • last time

    Phrase

    the previous time something happened or was done

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