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The Simpsons S33E16: English vocabulary

Season 33, Episode 16AnimationComedy

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  • bemuse

    Word

    to make someone feel confused or slightly puzzled

  • potpie

    Word

    a pie with meat, vegetables, and gravy, usually covered with pastry

  • rickets

    Word

    a disease in children caused by a lack of vitamin D, which makes bones soft and weak

  • yodel

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    to sing with quick changes between a normal voice and a high falsetto voice

  • squelch

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    to make a soft, wet, sucking sound

  • impudence

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    rude boldness or disrespect

  • sniffle

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    to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds

  • bumpkin

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    a person who is seen as awkward, unsophisticated, or from the countryside

  • bleat

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    to make the sound a sheep, goat, or calf makes

  • deceptively

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    in a way that gives a false or misleading impression

  • muffle

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    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • cackle

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    to laugh in a loud, harsh, and unpleasant way

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  • squirm

    Word

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

  • foxed

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    stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

  • perplexed

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    very confused or puzzled

  • sarcastically

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    in a sarcastic way

  • mot

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    a witty or pithy remark

  • leavings

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    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • misspell

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    to spell a word incorrectly

  • git

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    a foolish or unpleasant person

  • ransack

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    to search a place or container quickly and in a messy way

  • aggravation

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    a feeling of annoyance or irritation

  • scurvy

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    a disease caused by not getting enough vitamin C, which can make gums bleed and teeth loosen

  • churn

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    to stir cream or milk until it becomes butter

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  • pounce

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    to jump suddenly on someone or something, usually to catch or attack it

  • bewilder

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    to make someone feel confused and unable to understand something

  • drape

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    to hang or place something loosely over something else

  • snappy

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    smart, stylish, and attractive

  • thud

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    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • infatuation

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    a strong feeling of love or admiration that is usually not lasting

  • necktie

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    a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck, usually with a shirt or suit

  • shriek

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    a loud, sharp cry

  • blanketing

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    covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

  • tat

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    a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

  • creak

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    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

  • lint

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    small loose fibers from cloth, hair, or fabric

  • sociable

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    friendly and happy to spend time with other people

  • modestly

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    in a way that is not showy or boastful

  • evener

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

  • whoop

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    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • mockery

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    mocking or insulting words or behavior

  • mutter

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

  • sonata

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    a piece of classical music for one instrument, or one main instrument with piano accompaniment

  • groan

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

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • exclaim

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    to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

  • marlin

    Word

    a large fish that lives in warm ocean waters and is known for swimming very fast

  • possum

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

  • tot

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    a small child, especially a toddler

  • vibrate

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    to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

  • grapes of wrath

    Phrase

    a symbol of coming revenge or punishment

  • shadowing

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    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • pluck

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    to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

  • bale

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    a large tightly tied bundle of hay, cotton, paper, or similar material

  • butting

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    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • hourly

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    happening or done every hour

  • giggle

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    to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

  • skunk

    Word

    a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

  • wheeling

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    the act of moving something on wheels

  • senseless

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    stupid, pointless, or not sensible

  • fives

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

  • hot and cold

    Phrase

    having mixed feelings about something; unsure whether you like or want it

  • meow

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    the sound a cat makes

  • sob

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    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • layering

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    the use of several layers, especially in clothing

  • intellect

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    a person's ability to think and understand things well

  • caption

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    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • stinking

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    very unpleasant-smelling

  • weakly

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    in a weak or feeble way

  • morphine

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    a strong pain-relieving medicine used in hospitals

  • fish to fry

    Phrase

    a more important thing to deal with

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • sturdy

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    strong and solid, so it can be used without breaking or falling over easily

  • reckoning

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    the act of making a calculation or estimate

  • sniff

    Word

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

  • what is your problem

    Phrase

    a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • dub

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    to give someone or something an unofficial name or title

  • banjo

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    a musical instrument with a round body, a long neck, and strings that you pluck

  • prose

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    ordinary written language that is not poetry

  • amuse

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    to make someone feel happy or entertained

  • pap

    Word

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

  • wedding night

    Phrase

    the night when a married couple first sleep together

  • panic room

    Phrase

    a small room in a house or building where people can hide and stay safe during an attack or emergency

  • indistinct

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    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • twinned

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    officially linked with another town, city, or organization

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • contagious

    Word

    able to spread from one person, animal, or thing to another

  • grunt

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

  • cafeteria

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    a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

  • bossed

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    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • gasp

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

  • pasture

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    land covered with grass for animals to graze on

  • wrath

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    very strong anger

  • flashlight

    Word

    a small battery-powered light you can carry in your hand

  • work in

    Phrase

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

  • jug

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    a container for liquids, usually with a handle and a narrow top

  • refresh

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    to make someone or something feel stronger, fresher, or more energetic

  • lowering

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    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • homer

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    a home run

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