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The Simpsons S15E11: English vocabulary

Season 15, Episode 11AnimationComedy

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  • titter

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    to laugh quietly in a nervous, embarrassed, or restrained way

  • ingrate

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    an ungrateful person

  • canonize

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    to officially declare a dead person to be a saint

  • preoccupy

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    to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else

  • fop

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    a man who dresses and behaves in a very showy, affected way

  • gluttony

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    the habit of eating or drinking too much

  • womanly

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    having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as gentleness or grace

  • muffle

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    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • fiendish

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    very cruel, evil, or unpleasant

  • wench

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    a girl or young woman, especially in old-fashioned or informal use

  • nakedness

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    the state of being naked

  • sprightly

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    full of energy and cheerful activity; lively

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  • snicker

    Word

    to laugh quietly in a way you try to hide

  • cackle

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    to laugh in a loud, harsh, and unpleasant way

  • procreation

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    the process of producing children or offspring

  • scratchy

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    causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling

  • celibate

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    not having sex, often because of religious beliefs or personal choice

  • ratting

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    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • foxed

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

  • snarl

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    a low, angry sound made by an animal

  • transcendent

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    beyond ordinary human experience or understanding

  • claret

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    a red wine from Bordeaux, or a similar red wine

  • snarling

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    making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing

  • welcomer

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    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

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  • scalping

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    the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price

  • leavings

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    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • allegro

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    at a fast, lively tempo

  • trumpeting

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    to make a loud cry like an elephant

  • nosing

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    the front edge of a step or stair

  • mournful

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    showing sadness or grief

  • murmuring

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    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • belch

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    to let gas out of your stomach through your mouth with a noise

  • horoscope

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    a prediction about what will happen to someone, based on astrology

  • embed

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    to put something firmly inside or into something else

  • gibberish

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    speech or writing that is impossible to understand

  • margarine

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    a soft food made from vegetable oils, used instead of butter

  • leech

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    a bloodsucking worm, or a person who takes advantage of others

  • pitying

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    showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

  • squeal

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    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • fluff

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    soft, light bits of wool, cotton, or similar material

  • terrify

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    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • toot

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    to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle

  • behead

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    to cut off someone's head, especially as a form of execution

  • gravely

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    in a serious or solemn way

  • braving

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    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • fanfare

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    a short, loud piece of music played on brass instruments, often to announce someone or something important

  • cocking

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    the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

  • requiem

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    a musical piece for the dead, often used in a funeral service

  • mutter

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    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • wedded

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    married

  • sonata

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    a piece of classical music for one instrument, or one main instrument with piano accompaniment

  • groan

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    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • mince

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    to cut food, especially meat, into very small pieces

  • civilize

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    to make people or a place more civilized and polite

  • screech

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    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • ode

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    a poem that praises a person, thing, or idea

  • chops

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    the sides of the face below the eyes

  • epithet

    Word

    a word or phrase used to describe someone or something, often in a way that shows opinion

  • forget you

    Phrase

    an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you

  • springing

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    moving with quick, light jumps

  • animal house

    Phrase

    a noisy, messy place where people behave badly

  • straining

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    the act of pulling something tight

  • tripping

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    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • butting

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    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • enchant

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    to fill someone with delight or strong pleasure

  • hereby

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    using these words or actions to make something official

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • gassing

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    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • Her Majesty

    Phrase

    a formal title used when referring to a queen

  • giggle

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    to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

  • flagging

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    becoming weaker or less active

  • growl

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    to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

  • maize

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    corn, especially the kind grown for food

  • fives

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

  • vested

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    earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

  • ride on

    Phrase

    to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

  • concerto

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    a piece of music for a solo instrument and orchestra

  • aria

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    a solo piece of music for one singer, usually with orchestral accompaniment

  • meow

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    the sound a cat makes

  • bestow

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    to give something as an honor, award, or gift

  • sob

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    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • serpent

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    a snake, especially one that is large or seen as dangerous

  • snore

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    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • crave

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    to want something very much

  • caption

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    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • mumble

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    to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

  • nicking

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    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • rumbling

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    a deep, low, continuous sound

  • rocker

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    a person who likes rock music, especially a fan of rock and roll

  • prodigy

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    a child or young person with an unusually high level of skill or talent

  • hah

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    an exclamation used to show laughter, surprise, or mockery

  • sire

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    a respectful way to address a king or other male ruler

  • footstep

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    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • scalp

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    the skin on the top of your head

  • weeping

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    crying or showing tears

  • inaccurate

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    not correct or exact

  • sinister

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    suggesting that something bad, dangerous, or evil may happen

  • get right

    Phrase

    to do something correctly or in the right way

  • why on Earth

    Phrase

    used to show strong surprise, annoyance, or disbelief in a question

  • memorize

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    to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

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