The Simpsons S17E21: English vocabulary

the crime of saying false things about someone that damage their reputation

to bark in a sharp, high-pitched way

a long bench with a back, used in a church for people to sit on

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

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

to live or exist together, especially peacefully

giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen

a person or group you are competing or fighting against

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

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

to fill something too full by pushing things in

Used to tell someone rudely to go away or stop bothering you

the act of adding salt to food or water

a large bird with long legs, a long bill, and broad wings, often seen near water

using these words or actions to make something official

to organize people or resources for a purpose

not able to work, live, or exist together successfully

to officially end a law or rule

to prepare land for growing crops or plants

a person who serves on a jury

a person who is trying to find or get something

to escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

cause something to improve a lot

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

the batter who is scheduled to bat seventh in the batting order

a small open pastry with a sweet or savory filling

from an unexpected place, source, or time

used to tell someone to stop and pay attention because you have noticed something surprising or important

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

the study of plants, animals, and other living things in the natural world

a person who secretly admires someone, often with romantic feelings

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

showing a lack of courage

the beginning or origin of something

to delay dealing with something

to submit something, such as a request or application

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

a person who admires someone or something

to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out

a physical or mental condition that makes it harder for someone to do things in everyday life

a home run

to make cloth by crossing threads over and under each other

to care about someone or something very much and value them deeply

a woman who welcomes and looks after guests in a restaurant, club, or at an event

the act of playing drums

a friendly way to end a message to someone you love

preserved or sold in bottles

a large monkey without a tail, such as a chimpanzee or gorilla

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

a thick, oily substance used to make moving parts work smoothly

the devil in some religions

a fairy in stories who gives children money for a lost tooth

a sweet pastry snack that you heat in a toaster

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

a badly behaved child who is rude or spoiled

a word that has the same ending sound as another word

a container for holding flowers, usually made of glass or pottery

an object made by people, especially one from the past that has historical or cultural value

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

to ask someone to be patient while you do something

to think about something again, especially before making a decision

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

to refuse to do or accept something

the base a runner must reach after second base in baseball

a female given name

to give something to someone, especially in an official way

to move to one side to make room for someone or something

to make sure people obey a law, rule, or agreement

to give something to the proper person or place, especially as required

more correct or more suitable

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group