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Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire: The Simpsons (1989) S01E01 English vocabulary

Season 1 Episode 11989FamilyAnimationComedy

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  • prancer

    Word

    a person or animal that prances

  • unadulterated

    Word

    not mixed with anything else; pure and complete

  • quadruped

    Word

    an animal with four feet

  • glisten

    Word

    to shine with a soft, reflected light

  • gladness

    Word

    a feeling of happiness or pleasure

  • moldy

    Word

    covered with mold

  • prowler

    Word

    a person who moves around quietly, especially to steal or break into places

  • squirm

    Word

    to twist and move your body from side to side, especially because you feel nervous or uncomfortable

  • frailty

    Word

    the state of being weak, delicate, or easily broken

  • washout

    Word

    a complete failure or disappointment

  • tubby

    Word

    slightly fat in a cute or pleasant way

  • scrawny

    Word

    unattractively thin, with little flesh on the body

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  • alluring

    Word

    very attractive or tempting

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • mushy

    Word

    soft and wet in a way that is not firm

  • jingling

    Word

    making a light, clear ringing sound

  • poling

    Word

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

  • caroling

    Word

    singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

  • surgically

    Word

    in a way that is very careful and precise

  • sleazy

    Word

    dishonest, immoral, or unpleasant in a way that seems dirty or cheap

  • dazzle

    Word

    to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style

  • brainy

    Word

    smart and quick to learn or understand

  • onslaught

    Word

    a strong, often sudden attack or wave of something unpleasant

  • glee

    Word

    a feeling of great joy or pleasure

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  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • squeak

    Word

    to make a short, high-pitched sound

  • sleigh

    Word

    a vehicle, usually pulled by horses, used for traveling over snow

  • whirlwind

    Word

    a spinning column of air, especially one that moves across the ground

  • lapping

    Word

    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • stagger

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    to walk or move in an unsteady way, as if you might fall

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • manhood

    Word

    the state of being an adult man

  • cupid

    Word

    the Roman god of love, usually shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrows

  • groin

    Word

    the area where the top of the leg meets the lower abdomen

  • chops

    Word

    the sides of the face below the eyes

  • donut

    Word

    a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

  • lay an egg

    Phrase

    to fail badly or be a complete flop

  • snowball

    Word

    a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • estimation

    Word

    a rough calculation or guess of the size, amount, or cost of something

  • omen

    Word

    a sign that something good or bad is going to happen

  • dashing

    Word

    attractive, stylish, and confident

  • foggy

    Word

    full of fog

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • medley

    Word

    a mixture of different things

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • wonderland

    Word

    an imaginary place full of wonder or magic

  • whipping

    Word

    the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

  • jarring

    Word

    causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • gunpowder

    Word

    a black powder used as an explosive, especially in old guns and fireworks

  • odds on

    Phrase

    very likely to happen or succeed

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • get straight

    Phrase

    to make something clear or settled

  • lucky dog

    Phrase

    a person who is very lucky

  • stocking

    Word

    a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • reindeer

    Word

    a large deer that lives in cold northern regions and has antlers; both males and females can have antlers

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • what are the odds

    Phrase

    used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

  • bear in mind

    Phrase

    to remember or consider something

  • suspense

    Word

    a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen next

  • pap

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    soft food, especially for a baby or someone who is ill

  • as ever

    Phrase

    as usual; as always

  • nice try

    Phrase

    used to say that an attempt was not successful

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • listen in

    Phrase

    to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

  • run over

    Phrase

    to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

  • ornament

    Word

    a decorative object used to make something look nicer

  • God bless

    Phrase

    A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • nose over

    Phrase

    to tip forward and turn over, especially after landing badly

  • jingle

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    a light ringing sound

  • bossed

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    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • thee

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    you; used as the object of a verb or preposition in older or religious English

  • bethlehem

    Word

    a town in the West Bank that is traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus

  • elf

    Word

    a small magical creature from folk stories, often with pointed ears

  • turn on

    Phrase

    to depend on something; to be decided by something

  • yank

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    a sudden hard pull or jerk

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • laser

    Word

    a device that produces a narrow beam of light for use in technology, medicine, and science

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • shout out

    Phrase

    to praise or mention someone publicly, especially online or in a speech

  • selective

    Word

    careful about what you choose; not easy to please

  • go for it

    Phrase

    used to encourage someone to do something or try something

  • three cheers

    Phrase

    a shout used to cheer someone or celebrate something

  • padding

    Word

    soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape

  • donna

    Word

    an Italian title used before a woman's name

  • get late

    Phrase

    to become late in the day or evening

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