The Simpsons S32E8: English vocabulary

a strong, plain cotton cloth with a printed pattern

used to say that something is the same as what was just said

the thin skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail

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

to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

to make someone or something seem less important or less good

to eat something quickly and noisily

past tense and past participle of thumb through

a hard yellow fruit that is used especially for jam, jelly, and preserves

a fish of the snapper family, often eaten as food

in a nervous way

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

a dog with curly fur that is often cut in a special style

the large muscle at the front of the upper arm

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to sleep lightly for a short time

to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

to breathe air out of your lungs

good at finding quick and clever ways to solve problems

to supervise students during an exam

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

covered with a protective outer layer

to shake slightly and quickly, often because of fear, cold, or excitement

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

used to show sadness, regret, or disappointment

to eat something in a noisy or casual way

making a long, sharp s sound

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

a beauty treatment for the hands and fingernails

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

the main speech at a conference or event

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

a saxophone

to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

the prize or reward that is at stake in a competition

the act of pulling something tight

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a central open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus

a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

a difference from what is normal, expected, or allowed

a person or thing that takes part in a particular activity or gets something offered

the act of being dismissed from a job

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

the act of moving something on wheels

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

very good; excellent

a male donkey

to lift something to a higher position

a security officer who travels on a plane to protect passengers from hijacking or terrorism

in an unwilling or hesitant way

a breed of cat with a short coat and spotted or marbled markings

the act of fastening something with a screw

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

used to say that something is not surprising

to do something very well and succeed impressively

still being considered as a possible winner or choice

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a very difficult, painful, or upsetting experience

to laugh quietly

the long tube in your body that takes food from the stomach and absorbs nutrients

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to tell someone to be quiet

in basketball, to stand between an opponent and the basket so they cannot get the rebound

the act of putting things into bags or packages

not faithful to a partner or spouse

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat