zwieback
a hard, dry, twice-baked bread or biscuit
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The Simpsons S7E17: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 17FamilyAnimationComedy
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alphabetize
to arrange words or items in alphabetical order
improvident
not careful about the future, especially with money
hospitalize
to admit someone to a hospital for treatment
monstrously
to a very great degree; extremely
ingress
the act of entering a place
grovel
to act in a very humble, desperate, or self-abasing way, especially to get forgiveness or favor
outshine
to be brighter or more impressive than someone or something else
nursemaid
a woman employed to look after children
moisten
to make something slightly wet
nightcap
a drink, especially an alcoholic one, taken before going to bed
ostentatious
too noticeable because it is expensive, bright, or meant to impress
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brutish
cruel, rough, and lacking kindness or sensitivity
glint
to shine with small flashes of reflected light
starched
made stiff with starch
buffoon
a foolish or ridiculous person
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
ahoy
used to call out to someone or to get attention, especially in a playful pirate style
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
reek
to smell very bad
travesty
something that makes a serious situation seem ridiculous, unfair, or absurd
laminated
covered with a thin protective layer of plastic
tablespoon
a large spoon used for serving food