percolator
a coffee pot that makes coffee by sending hot water up through the grounds and back down into the pot
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The Simpsons S31E6: English vocabulary
Season 31, Episode 6FamilyAnimationComedy
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insistently
in a persistent, demanding way
gumption
practical confidence and the ability to deal with problems
modicum
a small amount of something, especially something useful or desirable
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
objectionable
causing disapproval because it is offensive, unpleasant, or not acceptable
sequoia
a very large evergreen tree native to western North America
snipe
to attack someone from far away, especially with a gun
grumble
to complain quietly in an annoyed way
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
flannel
a soft cloth, usually made of wool or cotton, used for clothes or bedding
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
belch
to let gas out of your stomach through your mouth with a noise
unwrap
to take the wrapping off something
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
prizing
to value something very highly
caroling
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
acoustics
the way a room or building affects how sound is heard
sawdust
the fine powder made when wood is cut or sawn
sliver
a very small, thin piece of something that has broken off or been cut from a larger piece