The Simpsons S9E4: English vocabulary

careful and sensible, especially about the future or about money

a feeling that something good will happen

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

extremely ugly or unpleasant

a junior officer in the navy or coast guard

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

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

the sides of the face below the eyes

a sweet cake or cookie flavored with ginger and spices

the use of magic, especially spells and evil magic

a person or vehicle that carries people or goods from one place to another

a small amphibian with a long tail that lives in water and on land

an insulting remark about someone, especially one that attacks their race, religion, or identity

having raised ridges or lines

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a person who pretends to be someone else to trick people

using these words or actions to make something official

to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a small pipe used for smoking crack cocaine

to treat something as if it is not important or serious

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

stupid, pointless, or not sensible

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

harm done in return for harm received; revenge

to remove or block parts of a book, film, message, or other content because they are considered offensive or dangerous

used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

a round root vegetable with a white, purple, or yellow skin

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

an unfair campaign against a person or group, often based on opinion rather than facts

used to say that something is not believable

used to show annoyance or frustration

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

to a very bad or unpleasant degree

coated or mixed with sugar

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

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

causing an itch or feeling itchy

an expression used to show annoyance or frustration

used to say that an attempt was not successful

to create or produce something using a particular material or method

to suddenly become very angry or upset

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

to delay dealing with something

to think of someone or something in a particular way

a part that a plug, bulb, or other object fits into to make a connection

a breathing organ that fish and some other water animals use to get oxygen from water

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

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

an insulting word for a stupid person

a tool with a flat metal blade and a long handle, used for digging

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

as; in the same way that

a home run

to wait and be ready to act when needed

a loose outer piece of clothing that hangs from the shoulders

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a casual way to say goodbye

a small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning teeth

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

the devil in some religions

very loud and forceful

deserving respect because of honest, fair, and good behavior

a very short period of time

supposed to; expected or required to do something

something terrible that is going to happen, or a feeling that something terrible is coming

a light cloud of very small water drops near the ground that makes it hard to see clearly

the middle of a place, time, or situation

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

to appear or arrive, especially when not expected

to have a friendly relationship with someone and not argue

a thick, sweet liquid used on food or in drinks