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The Simpsons S31E6: English vocabulary

Season 31, Episode 6AnimationComedy

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  • percolator

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    a coffee pot that makes coffee by sending hot water up through the grounds and back down into the pot

  • insistently

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    in a persistent, demanding way

  • gumption

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    practical confidence and the ability to deal with problems

  • modicum

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    a small amount of something, especially something useful or desirable

  • indistinctly

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    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

  • scoff

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    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • foxed

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

  • objectionable

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    causing disapproval because it is offensive, unpleasant, or not acceptable

  • sequoia

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    a very large evergreen tree native to western North America

  • snipe

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    to attack someone from far away, especially with a gun

  • grumble

    Word

    to complain quietly in an annoyed way

  • welcomer

    Word

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

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  • strapping

    Word

    tall, strong, and healthy-looking

  • stammer

    Word

    to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech

  • flannel

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    a soft cloth, usually made of wool or cotton, used for clothes or bedding

  • fascinate

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    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

  • belch

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

  • unwrap

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    to take the wrapping off something

  • poling

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    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • prizing

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    to value something very highly

  • caroling

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    singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

  • acoustics

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    the way a room or building affects how sound is heard

  • sawdust

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    the fine powder made when wood is cut or sawn

  • sliver

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    a very small, thin piece of something that has broken off or been cut from a larger piece

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  • pug

    Word

    a small dog with a wrinkled face and a curled tail

  • snooze

    Word

    to sleep lightly for a short time

  • lurk

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    to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

  • terrify

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    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • graver

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    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • stabling

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    the act of keeping horses in stables

  • evener

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    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • hammock

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    a hanging bed made of rope or fabric, used for resting or sleeping

  • necking

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    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • shuttered

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    closed and no longer open for business

  • quirky

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    slightly unusual in an interesting or charming way

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • yay

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    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • exclaim

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    to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

  • crypt

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    a room or vault under a church, often used for burial or prayer

  • screech

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    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • chops

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    the sides of the face below the eyes

  • unravel

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    to separate threads or fibers, or come apart into threads

  • grizzly

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    a large North American brown bear with a hump on its shoulders

  • springing

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    moving with quick, light jumps

  • vibrate

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    to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

  • congratulation

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    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • slur

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

  • semen

    Word

    the thick fluid that contains sperm and is released from the penis during ejaculation

  • decker

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    used in the phrase double-decker: something with two levels or decks

  • cougar

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    a large wild cat from the Americas, also called a mountain lion or puma

  • distort

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    to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

  • gassing

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    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • laced

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    fastened with laces

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • fiddle

    Word

    a violin, especially one used in folk music

  • growl

    Word

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

  • fives

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

  • revolving

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    turning around a central point or axis

  • meow

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    the sound a cat makes

  • snore

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    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • channeling

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    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • sweaty

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    covered with sweat

  • subscribe

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    to pay to receive a newspaper, magazine, or service regularly

  • recharge

    Word

    to rest so you can feel energetic again

  • weakly

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    in a weak or feeble way

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • yawn

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    to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • comprehend

    Word

    to understand something fully

  • growing pains

    Phrase

    small problems or difficulties that happen when something is new or just starting to grow

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • outdated

    Word

    no longer modern, useful, or accepted

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • thundering

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    making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

  • motivate

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    to give someone a reason or desire to do something

  • contender

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    a person or team that has a good chance of winning something

  • no place

    Phrase

    used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

  • about time

    Phrase

    used to say that something should have happened earlier

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • sperm

    Word

    the male sex cell that can fertilize an egg

  • night vision

    Phrase

    the ability to see in very low light or darkness

  • day one

    Phrase

    from the very beginning

  • storm out

    Phrase

    to leave a place suddenly because you are very angry

  • grunt

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    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • gasp

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    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • brewery

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    a place where beer is made

  • riches

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    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • sneeze

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    to suddenly and involuntarily force air out through your nose and mouth

  • grind

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    to crush something into small pieces or powder

  • shutter

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    a pair of panels that cover a window, or a cover that opens and closes over a camera lens

  • spade

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

  • jug

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    a container for liquids, usually with a handle and a narrow top

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • cozy

    Word

    comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed

  • storming

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    moving forward quickly and forcefully

  • now now

    Phrase

    a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

  • lowering

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    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

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