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The Simpsons S6E16: English vocabulary

Season 6, Episode 16AnimationComedy

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  • legibly

    Word

    in a way that is clear and easy to read

  • workaday

    Word

    ordinary and practical, not special or exciting

  • bidet

    Word

    a bathroom fixture used for washing your private parts after using the toilet

  • fizzle

    Word

    to fail or end in a weak, disappointing way

  • pasty

    Word

    pale and unhealthy-looking

  • disparage

    Word

    to speak about someone or something in a way that shows disrespect or low opinion

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • escapade

    Word

    an exciting or slightly risky adventure or trip

  • bullfrog

    Word

    a large frog that makes a deep, loud croaking sound

  • agitate

    Word

    to make someone feel worried or upset

  • misrepresentation

    Word

    the act of giving false or misleading information about something

  • tiff

    Word

    a small, petty quarrel

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  • undersecretary

    Word

    a senior government official who works just below a minister

  • tasteful

    Word

    attractive because of simple, elegant style

  • confidently

    Word

    in a way that shows confidence and self-assurance

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • infatuation

    Word

    a strong feeling of love or admiration that is usually not lasting

  • dingo

    Word

    a wild dog found in Australia

  • mucus

    Word

    a thick, slippery liquid in the nose, throat, and other body parts that helps protect and moisten them

  • plunger

    Word

    a tool with a rubber cup on a handle, used to clear blocked drains or toilets

  • whatnot

    Word

    used to refer to other similar things or items not named

  • tangle

    Word

    to twist or become twisted into a messy mass

  • indict

    Word

    to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

  • swirl

    Word

    to move in a circular or spiraling motion

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  • frosty

    Word

    covered with frost or looking cold and icy

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • caramel

    Word

    a soft, chewy sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream

  • hear ye

    Phrase

    an old-fashioned way to call for attention before a public announcement

  • Marine Corps

    Phrase

    the U.S. Marine Corps, the branch of the U.S. armed forces that fights on land and at sea

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • strut

    Word

    to walk in a proud, showy way

  • boomerang

    Word

    a curved throwing stick that can return to the person who throws it

  • taunt

    Word

    to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

  • rand

    Word

    a random choice or selection

  • dang

    Word

    used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

  • shoo

    Word

    to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • inside track

    Phrase

    an advantage that gives someone a better chance of winning or succeeding

  • booting

    Word

    the process of starting a computer

  • land on

    Phrase

    to reach a decision or agreement

  • for Pete's sake

    Phrase

    used to show annoyance or frustration

  • get straight

    Phrase

    to make something clear or settled

  • pouch

    Word

    a small soft bag or pocket for carrying things

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • lorry

    Word

    a large vehicle used for carrying goods

  • for the love of

    Phrase

    used in an exclamation to show annoyance or frustration

  • don't you know

    Phrase

    used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

  • no deal

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

  • solicitor

    Word

    a lawyer in England and Wales who gives legal advice and prepares cases

  • hopping

    Word

    moving by making small jumps on one foot

  • collect call

    Phrase

    a phone call that the person receiving it has to pay for

  • reptile

    Word

    a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin

  • bum

    Word

    a person who is lazy and avoids work

  • fixture

    Word

    a piece of equipment or furniture fixed in place in a building

  • thee

    Word

    you; used as the object of a verb or preposition in older or religious English

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • yank

    Word

    a sudden hard pull or jerk

  • childish

    Word

    silly or immature in a way that is typical of a child

  • zoned

    Word

    restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

  • clockwise

    Word

    in the direction that a clock's hands move

  • nuisance

    Word

    something or someone that causes annoyance or inconvenience

  • fad

    Word

    a fashion, idea, or activity that becomes very popular for a short time

  • 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

  • patriotic

    Word

    showing love for and support of your country

  • run back

    Phrase

    to drive someone back somewhere, especially home

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • set up

    Phrase

    prepare something so it can be used or can happen

  • corporal

    Word

    a soldier of low rank, above private and below sergeant

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • hemisphere

    Word

    one half of the Earth

  • way in

    Phrase

    an entrance or route into a place

  • one moment

    Phrase

    used to ask someone to wait for a short time

  • imprison

    Word

    to put someone in prison

  • honorable

    Word

    deserving respect because of honest, fair, and good behavior

  • candy apple

    Phrase

    an apple covered with a hard sugar coating

  • sincerely

    Word

    used at the end of a letter or email to show respect or warmth

  • too late

    Phrase

    so late that something can no longer be done or changed

  • brat

    Word

    a badly behaved child who is rude or spoiled

  • substituted

    Word

    used instead of someone or something else

  • drainage

    Word

    the process of removing water from an area or letting water flow away

  • upsetting

    Word

    making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

  • no way

    Phrase

    an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

  • in agreement

    Phrase

    in the same opinion or decision

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • outrage

    Word

    a feeling of strong anger or shock

  • commonwealth

    Word

    a political community or state, especially one based on the common good

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • humiliation

    Word

    the feeling of being deeply embarrassed or ashamed

  • mores

    Word

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

  • oh yeah

    Phrase

    used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

  • downtown

    Word

    the main business and shopping area of a city

  • kangaroo

    Word

    a large Australian animal that moves by jumping and carries its baby in a pouch

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • get away

    Phrase

    to leave a place, especially to escape or get somewhere else

  • so much

    Phrase

    to a very great degree; very much

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