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American Dad! S16E9: English vocabulary

Season 16, Episode 9AnimationComedy

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  • quaff

    Word

    to drink a lot quickly and with enjoyment

  • simper

    Word

    to smile in a shy, affected, or flirtatious way

  • ribald

    Word

    humorously rude or sexual in a way that is meant to be amusing

  • wellspring

    Word

    a source of something, especially something good or useful

  • basset

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    a breed of dog with short legs and long ears

  • paramour

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    a lover, especially someone having a secret affair

  • pathos

    Word

    a quality in art, writing, or speech that makes people feel pity or sadness

  • worser

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    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • godsend

    Word

    something that is very helpful or exactly what you need

  • imbecile

    Word

    an insulting word for a very stupid person

  • linoleum

    Word

    a hard floor covering used in kitchens and other rooms

  • absorbent

    Word

    able to soak up liquid

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  • hounding

    Word

    to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them

  • hater

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    a person who regularly posts angry or negative comments online

  • apologetic

    Word

    showing that you are sorry about something you did or said

  • desist

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    to stop doing something or to stop yourself from doing something

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • sawdust

    Word

    the fine powder made when wood is cut or sawn

  • tuscan

    Word

    relating to Tuscany or its people, language, or culture

  • scribble

    Word

    to write or draw something quickly and carelessly

  • urinate

    Word

    to pass urine from the body

  • nudge

    Word

    to push or touch someone or something gently

  • christen

    Word

    to give someone a Christian name in a baptism ceremony

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • ridicule

    Word

    mocking or insulting speech or behavior that shows contempt

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • solace

    Word

    comfort or relief when you are sad, upset, or in pain

  • obsess

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    to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

  • orb

    Word

    a round object or shape

  • cleaver

    Word

    a heavy knife with a broad blade, used for chopping meat or bones

  • bulldozer

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    a powerful machine with a wide metal blade at the front, used for moving earth or clearing land

  • albatross

    Word

    a very large seabird with long, narrow wings

  • fable

    Word

    a short story, often with animals, that teaches a moral lesson

  • alphabetically

    Word

    in alphabetical order

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • woof

    Word

    the sound a dog makes

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • flooring

    Word

    material used to cover a floor

  • horny

    Word

    sexually excited

  • tit

    Word

    a small bird in the tit family

  • dump on

    Phrase

    to complain to someone about your problems for a long time

  • toasting

    Word

    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • fives

    Word

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

  • rascal

    Word

    a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child

  • bring it

    Phrase

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

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • stacking

    Word

    the act of putting things into a pile or piles

  • zip one's lip

    Phrase

    to stop talking, especially because someone wants you to be quiet

  • layering

    Word

    the use of several layers, especially in clothing

  • majestic

    Word

    beautiful, impressive, and grand in a way that inspires admiration

  • what's good

    Phrase

    a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

  • anecdote

    Word

    a short, interesting story about a real person or event

  • rampage

    Word

    a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

  • jarring

    Word

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

  • choke on

    Phrase

    to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

  • brick in

    Phrase

    to block or close something with bricks

  • cut off

    Phrase

    separated from the rest by cutting

  • insignificant

    Word

    too small or unimportant to matter much

  • my man

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

  • slipper

    Word

    a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

  • persona

    Word

    the image or character that a person presents to other people

  • itch

    Word

    to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

  • marrow

    Word

    the soft material inside bones that makes blood cells

  • stroll

    Word

    a short, relaxed walk

  • can't stand

    Phrase

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

  • muse

    Word

    to think deeply or quietly

  • tackled

    Word

    to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

  • skeptical

    Word

    not easily convinced; doubtful

  • step up

    Phrase

    to take action and become more involved or helpful

  • day one

    Phrase

    from the very beginning

  • moment of truth

    Phrase

    the crucial point when the result of something becomes clear

  • swing by

    Phrase

    to make a short, informal visit

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • deep down

    Phrase

    in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

  • sabotage

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    the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

  • gill

    Word

    a breathing organ that fish and some other water animals use to get oxygen from water

  • cuckoo

    Word

    a bird with a loud two-note call, known for laying its eggs in other birds' nests

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • rinse

    Word

    to wash something quickly with clean water

  • lettered

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    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • ventilation

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    the movement of fresh air through a room, building, or other space

  • algebra

    Word

    a branch of mathematics that uses letters and symbols to solve problems

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • hound

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    a dog used for hunting, often with long ears and a strong sense of smell

  • weathering

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    the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

  • set up

    Phrase

    prepare something so it can be used or can happen

  • salute

    Word

    to greet or show respect to someone in a formal way

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • fig

    Word

    a sweet fruit with soft flesh and many small seeds

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • pounding

    Word

    a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

  • crushing

    Word

    causing a very heavy defeat or loss

  • beached

    Word

    washed or carried onto land by the sea

  • art gallery

    Phrase

    a place where people can look at works of art

  • cotton ball

    Phrase

    a small ball of cotton used for cleaning or applying medicine

  • toned

    Word

    having firm, well-defined muscles

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