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American Dad! S15E8: English vocabulary

Season 15, Episode 8AnimationComedy

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  • wiseacre

    Word

    a person who acts as if they know everything

  • bellyache

    Word

    a complaint or grumble, especially one that is repeated a lot

  • kumquat

    Word

    a small citrus fruit with a sweet skin and sour juice

  • sot

    Word

    a person who drinks too much alcohol regularly

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • worser

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    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • alcove

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    a small space built into the side of a room or wall

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • fining

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    the act of making someone pay a fine

  • scoot

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    to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way

  • bumblebee

    Word

    a large, hairy bee that makes a loud buzzing sound

  • carnage

    Word

    the violent killing of many people

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  • slighting

    Word

    showing disrespect or contempt

  • middleman

    Word

    a person or company that helps two sides make a deal

  • pellet

    Word

    a small, round, compressed piece of material

  • obese

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    extremely overweight, especially in a way that affects health

  • suffocating

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    making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

  • triumphing

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    winning or succeeding after a struggle

  • evener

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

  • sprite

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    a small magical creature, often playful or mischievous

  • boning

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    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • oppress

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    to treat people unfairly and keep them under control, especially by using power or authority

  • loaning

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    the act of lending something to someone

  • pickled

    Word

    preserved in vinegar or salty water

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  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • smuggle

    Word

    to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • congratulation

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

  • tripping

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    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • deport

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    to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have legal permission to stay

  • aforementioned

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    mentioned earlier in the same text or conversation

  • hereby

    Word

    using these words or actions to make something official

  • flagging

    Word

    becoming weaker or less active

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • gun show

    Phrase

    a humorous way to refer to very muscular biceps

  • fives

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

  • pickle

    Word

    a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • in deep

    Phrase

    deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

  • cut out the middleman

    Phrase

    to deal directly with customers or buyers instead of using a middleman

  • companionship

    Word

    the friendly feeling of being with someone and enjoying their company

  • jarring

    Word

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

  • gunning

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    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • seduce

    Word

    to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

  • props

    Word

    objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • sham

    Word

    something that is fake or meant to deceive

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • break in

    Phrase

    to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

  • cut to the chase

    Phrase

    to get to the main point quickly

  • dub

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    to give someone or something an unofficial name or title

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • errand

    Word

    a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

  • chilled

    Word

    kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • can't stand

    Phrase

    to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

  • rent out

    Phrase

    to let a property, vehicle, or equipment be used by someone in return for payment

  • hood ornament

    Phrase

    a decorative figure or emblem on the front of a car

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • of the essence

    Phrase

    very important and needing immediate attention

  • ornament

    Word

    a decorative object used to make something look nicer

  • setback

    Word

    a problem that slows or stops progress

  • marriage certificate

    Phrase

    an official document that proves two people are legally married

  • bum

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    a person who is lazy and avoids work

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • bounty

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    a reward, especially one offered for catching someone or finding something

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • saturn

    Word

    the sixth planet from the sun

  • believable

    Word

    able to be believed; seeming true or real

  • prostitute

    Word

    a person who has sex for money

  • curing

    Word

    the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • shatter

    Word

    to break suddenly into many pieces

  • violate

    Word

    to break a rule, law, or agreement

  • to be honest

    Phrase

    used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

  • graze

    Word

    to feed on grass in a field or pasture

  • affordable

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    not too expensive; reasonably priced

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • drumming

    Word

    the act of playing drums

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • figure out

    Phrase

    to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

  • holy moly

    Phrase

    an informal expression used to show surprise, excitement, or shock

  • salute

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    to greet or show respect to someone in a formal way

  • amazon

    Word

    a strong, brave woman

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • jazz

    Word

    a style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • cold cut

    Phrase

    meat that is cooked, sliced, and eaten cold, especially in sandwiches

  • magician

    Word

    a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • prohibit

    Word

    to officially say that something is not allowed

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • laying

    Word

    present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

  • chest hair

    Phrase

    hair that grows on the chest

  • cold cuts

    Phrase

    slices of cooked meat served cold, especially for sandwiches or a snack

  • white rice

    Phrase

    rice with the outer bran removed

  • crossing guard

    Phrase

    a person who helps children cross a road safely

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