The Simpsons S32E14: English vocabulary

the work or business of building or repairing roofs

to shout in a deep, loud voice, especially in anger or pain

to breathe air out of your lungs

a word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

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

in a humble way; without acting proud

aware of something and careful about it

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

a steamed pudding, often with dried fruit

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

used in the phrase call it quits: to stop doing something or end a relationship or argument

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

preserved in vinegar or salty water

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia or New Guinea

in a loving way; with affection

pleasant to listen to because it has a clear, smooth tune

a very offensive slang term for a poor white person seen as uneducated and low-status

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

locked with a key

a green mineral used as a pigment in paint

used to describe a place or thing that is extremely secure and hard to get into

making you feel calm and relaxed

a garden structure with an open roof, often covered with climbing plants

causing pity because something is sad, weak, or badly done

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

a dishonest investment plan that uses money from new investors to pay earlier investors

to finish something quickly and efficiently

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

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

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

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

the process of starting a computer

the act of fastening something with a screw

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

a circle or chain of flowers, leaves, or other decorations used as a decoration or worn on the head

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

to stand by and do nothing while something bad or important is happening

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

the person who is in charge of a police department

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

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

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

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

to submit something, such as a request or application

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

a church, especially in Scotland

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

as; in the same way that

a home run

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

money that a person or company earns

a large stringed instrument in the violin family, played while sitting down

made at home, not in a store or factory

a small icy object that moves around the sun and can form a bright tail near it

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

a person or thing that is believed to bring good luck, especially for a team, school, or event

an entrance or route into a place

having a ring or rings around it

in a way that is done willingly, not because someone is forced to do it