The Simpsons S18E9: English vocabulary

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

the addictive substance in tobacco

a small old-fashioned sweet, often flavored with fruit

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

a small group of people brought together for a job or task

a mistaken belief or idea

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

to shine with small flashes of light

fastened with laces

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

a person who has won a medal in a competition

shiny and smooth, with a surface that reflects light

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

used to tell someone not to ask about something or not to worry about it

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

coated or mixed with sugar

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

a group of four musicians who play string instruments together

To accept or agree with something

a feeling of hostility or resentment toward someone

a person born during the baby boom after World War II

the act of skillfully handling or controlling something

a person who skates, especially on ice skates or roller skates

moving in a smooth, attractive way; elegant

an important or powerful person, especially one who likes to show it

to make a short, informal visit

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

a small wheeled platform used for moving heavy things

calm and not dangerous, or not wild

a group of four musicians or singers performing together

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a home run

to say something firmly and clearly, especially a fact or opinion

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a delicate fabric made of thread in an open, decorative pattern

a style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation

a dish of meat, vegetables, or both, cooked slowly in liquid

shining with small bright points of reflected light

a thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan

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

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

a tool with a very sharp blade used for shaving hair

washed or carried onto land by the sea

a small motorcycle designed for riding on rough ground

a party held on a beach

a person who competes in figure skating

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

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

one of the speaker's or writer's friends

a small horse

to emphasize something or make it stand out

a loose outer garment, often worn at home or over pajamas

a set of numbers or symbols arranged in rows and columns

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

to refuse to do or accept something

a short break from an activity or discussion

a female given name

an informal, friendly greeting

the act or process of using a pump to move liquid or air

to have your home in a particular place

more correct or more suitable

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

a small round fruit with smooth skin and a hard seed inside

the act of becoming awake

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

to stay at home, especially for the evening or night