The Simpsons S32E17: English vocabulary

a glass device that measures time with sand flowing through a narrow opening

boldness that can be impressive or shocking

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a group of families in ancient Rome who claimed the same ancestor

to breathe air out of your lungs

having a saddle on it

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

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

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

a person who handles publicity and media relations for someone or something

the process of a substance combining with oxygen

a small decorative crown worn on the head

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

to make a substance or effect harmless or inactive

to swallow food or drink quickly, often in a noisy way

a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

moving with quick, light jumps

to injure a joint by twisting it too hard

a man in ancient Rome who fought in public contests for entertainment

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to pass a moving vehicle, person, or thing that is going in the same direction

not heard or not listened to

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

to use damaging information to pressure someone

to have casual sex with someone

the act of being dismissed from a job

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

a person who smokes tobacco regularly

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

a short text that explains a picture or photo

imagined rather than real

an attractive person, especially one seen as sexually attractive

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

a question meaning: what benefit will I get from this?

an informal term for a mother who spends a lot of time driving her children to school and activities

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

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

to make someone feel excited and eager

to fall or move down heavily and loosely

not needed or useful anymore

a close friend who often does things with you, especially in a playful or mischievous way

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

an old word for 'you' when speaking to one person

to leave a place quietly so no one notices

to compete against someone in an election

the act of putting things into bags or packages

shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive

a sailor, especially one who is not an officer

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

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

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

having many bends or turns

an act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal or joke

to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

as; in the same way that

a person from the northern US, especially New England

a home run

a group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

done in a quiet, secret way

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a thin, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or spreads

a word such as I, you, she, or it that replaces a noun

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