cogitate
to think carefully and at length about something
Episode vocabulary
The Simpsons S7E14: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 14FamilyAnimationComedy
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posthaste
very quickly and without delay
vainglorious
too proud of yourself and your achievements
peppery
tasting of pepper or having a sharp, pepper-like bite
waggle
to move with short, quick movements from side to side or up and down
duds
clothes, especially old or casual clothes
humorously
in a funny or playful way
mangle
to badly damage something by tearing, crushing, or cutting it
patently
in a way that is very clear and obvious
stratagem
a clever plan used to trick someone or gain an advantage
incisive
showing sharp intelligence and clear judgment
abalone
a large sea snail with a shell that is used as food and for decoration
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alcove
a small space built into the side of a room or wall
complacent
too pleased with yourself and not worried enough about possible problems
vulgarity
rude or offensive language or behavior that is not socially acceptable
opulent
very rich, expensive, and luxurious
wallop
to hit something hard, often with a single strong blow
hotbed
a place where something, especially trouble or activity, develops quickly and strongly
forlorn
sad, lonely, and seeming abandoned
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
hoarse
(of a voice) rough and harsh, usually because of illness or shouting
savor
to enjoy something very much by paying close attention to it
rationalize
to give a false or self-serving reason for something you did or felt
debutante
a young woman who is formally introduced to society at a special event