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The Simpsons S9E17: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 17AnimationComedy

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  • pushpin

    Word

    a short pin with a rounded head, used for fastening paper to a board

  • trundle

    Word

    to move slowly and heavily, often with a rumbling sound

  • vapid

    Word

    dull, flat, and lacking interest or energy

  • toweling

    Word

    a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • baldness

    Word

    the condition of having little or no hair on the head

  • speller

    Word

    a person who spells words correctly

  • stupor

    Word

    a state of near-unconsciousness or very deep mental dullness

  • foxed

    Word

    stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

  • geezer

    Word

    an old man, especially one who seems a bit strange or eccentric

  • humbles

    Word

    to make someone feel less proud or less important

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  • mooned

    Word

    to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult

  • louse

    Word

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

  • mediocrity

    Word

    the state of being ordinary and not very good or impressive

  • ravage

    Word

    to cause serious damage to something

  • interplay

    Word

    the way two or more things affect each other

  • sludge

    Word

    thick, wet mud or dirty liquid with solid material in it

  • eraser

    Word

    a small tool used to remove pencil marks

  • graver

    Word

    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • evener

    Word

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

  • yea

    Word

    yes; used to show agreement or approval

  • sluggish

    Word

    moving or working slowly, often because of tiredness or poor health

  • luminous

    Word

    giving off a soft, bright light

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  • irresistible

    Word

    so attractive, pleasant, or tempting that it is hard to refuse

  • swirl

    Word

    to move in a circular or spiraling motion

  • giddy

    Word

    feeling dizzy and unsteady

  • frosty

    Word

    covered with frost or looking cold and icy

  • mush

    Word

    a soft, wet, pulpy mass

  • shopkeeper

    Word

    a person who owns or runs a shop

  • augment

    Word

    to increase or make something greater in size, amount, or strength

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • darn

    Word

    to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

  • tycoon

    Word

    a very rich and powerful business person

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • mindless

    Word

    showing no thought, care, or intelligence

  • thaw

    Word

    to become unfrozen and turn into liquid

  • shadowing

    Word

    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • bucking

    Word

    moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

  • get it in

    Phrase

    to have sex

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • dashing

    Word

    attractive, stylish, and confident

  • behold

    Word

    to look at something with attention or wonder

  • fives

    Word

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

  • stacking

    Word

    the act of putting things into a pile or piles

  • complicate

    Word

    to make something more difficult or harder to understand

  • foolishness

    Word

    lack of good sense or good judgment

  • channeling

    Word

    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • projector

    Word

    a machine that shines images, video, or slides onto a screen or wall

  • yuck

    Word

    used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

  • vulgar

    Word

    rude, offensive, or socially unacceptable

  • relinquish

    Word

    to give up something, especially a right, title, or position

  • bunk

    Word

    a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

  • chromosome

    Word

    a structure in a cell that carries genes and passes on genetic information

  • lob

    Word

    to throw or hit something in a high arc

  • novelty

    Word

    the quality of being new, unusual, or different

  • roasting

    Word

    the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

  • glamour

    Word

    an attractive quality that makes someone or something seem exciting and special

  • cut off

    Phrase

    separated from the rest by cutting

  • round up

    Phrase

    to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

  • for reasons

    Phrase

    used to say that the reason is unknown or not being stated

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • get outta here

    Phrase

    used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

  • spied

    Word

    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • darn it

    Phrase

    an expression used to show annoyance or frustration

  • time traveler

    Phrase

    a person who travels through time, especially in science fiction

  • talk radio

    Phrase

    radio programs that feature conversations about current events or controversial topics

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • muffin

    Word

    a small sweet cake, usually baked in a cup-shaped mold

  • pageant

    Word

    a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • turn out

    Phrase

    to be found to be true, real, or the case

  • dictate

    Word

    to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

  • pant

    Word

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

  • childish

    Word

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

  • gaze

    Word

    to look at someone or something for a long time, often with strong interest or emotion

  • knock it off

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

  • step in

    Phrase

    to get involved in a situation to help, stop something, or take control

  • nuisance

    Word

    something or someone that causes annoyance or inconvenience

  • penned

    Word

    wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

  • jug

    Word

    a container for liquids, usually with a handle and a narrow top

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • defective

    Word

    not working properly or having a fault

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • stained glass

    Phrase

    colored glass used in decorative windows, especially in churches

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • troy

    Word

    a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones

  • napkin

    Word

    a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

  • sunflower

    Word

    a tall plant with a large round yellow flower and seeds that can be eaten or pressed for oil

  • splendid

    Word

    very impressive, beautiful, or excellent

  • logging

    Word

    the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

  • flap

    Word

    move up and down or back and forth quickly

  • sloppy

    Word

    messy or untidy

  • raft

    Word

    a flat structure made of wood or other materials that floats on water

  • proposition

    Word

    a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about

  • get better

    Phrase

    to become healthier or improve

  • oh my goodness

    Phrase

    an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

  • buffalo wing

    Phrase

    a chicken wing cooked and coated in a spicy Buffalo-style sauce

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