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The Simpsons S21E9: English vocabulary

Season 21, Episode 9AnimationComedy

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  • yowl

    Word

    to make a long, loud, mournful cry

  • whir

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • palaver

    Word

    a long, annoying discussion or fuss about something

  • quotable

    Word

    worth quoting because it is clever, memorable, or well said

  • muffle

    Word

    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • tormenting

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    causing someone to feel great pain or suffering

  • worser

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    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • enrage

    Word

    to make someone extremely angry

  • mew

    Word

    a high, soft cry made by a cat

  • grumble

    Word

    to complain quietly in an annoyed way

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

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  • ramble

    Word

    walk around in a relaxed way, usually for pleasure and without a fixed route

  • whimper

    Word

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

  • biweekly

    Word

    happening every two weeks

  • hounding

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

  • bellows

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    a tool with two handles that is squeezed to blow air into a fire

  • clouding

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    the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

  • railroading

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    the act of forcing a decision, plan, or deal through quickly and unfairly

  • nervously

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    in a nervous way

  • prizing

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    to value something very highly

  • sponging

    Word

    clean something with a sponge

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • sizzling

    Word

    hot and making a hissing sound while cooking

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  • inking

    Word

    the process of drawing or outlining with ink

  • bellow

    Word

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

  • adverb

    Word

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

  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • wacky

    Word

    funny or unusual in a slightly odd way

  • poignant

    Word

    causing a strong feeling of sadness, pity, or regret

  • combing

    Word

    the act of combing hair

  • yiddish

    Word

    a language traditionally spoken by many Jewish communities, based on German and written in Hebrew letters

  • evener

    Word

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

  • coney

    Word

    an old word for a rabbit

  • nostalgic

    Word

    feeling or showing nostalgia for the past

  • mutter

    Word

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

  • groan

    Word

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

  • toothache

    Word

    pain in one or more teeth

  • raving

    Word

    showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

  • possum

    Word

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

  • mollusk

    Word

    a soft-bodied animal, often with a shell, such as a snail, clam, or octopus

  • undeniable

    Word

    impossible to deny or question

  • chubby

    Word

    slightly fat in a pleasant way

  • human interest

    Phrase

    news stories that focus on people’s lives, feelings, or personal experiences

  • oily

    Word

    covered with oil or grease

  • top of the morning

    Phrase

    a cheerful or playful way to greet someone in the morning

  • gone with the wind

    Phrase

    completely lost or gone; no longer available

  • go with the wind

    Phrase

    to be lost, removed, or carried away, especially suddenly

  • It boy

    Phrase

    a young man who is very fashionable and widely talked about

  • real one

    Phrase

    an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • swipe

    Word

    to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • Pulitzer Prize

    Phrase

    a major annual American award for achievements in journalism, literature, and music

  • growl

    Word

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

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

    Word

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

  • ride with

    Phrase

    to spend time with someone or be part of their group

  • ample

    Word

    more than enough; plenty of something

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • surrogate

    Word

    a person who acts or is used instead of another

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • hitch

    Word

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

  • snore

    Word

    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • keep in

    Phrase

    to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • wrinkle

    Word

    a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

  • opium

    Word

    a strong addictive drug made from the juice of the opium poppy

  • gable

    Word

    the triangular upper part of a wall under a sloping roof

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • play it cool

    Phrase

    to act calm and not show that you are nervous or excited

  • hang on every word

    Phrase

    to listen very closely and with great attention

  • crunch

    Word

    to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • please God

    Phrase

    used to say that you hope something will happen, if God allows it

  • recreate

    Word

    make something again, especially in a new or different way

  • beat up

    Phrase

    to attack someone and hit them hard

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • sane

    Word

    mentally healthy and able to think clearly

  • itchy

    Word

    causing an itch or feeling itchy

  • sports page

    Phrase

    the sports section of a newspaper or news website

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • seaman

    Word

    a sailor, especially one who is not an officer

  • torment

    Word

    severe physical or mental suffering

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • grunt

    Word

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

  • gasp

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

  • indifference

    Word

    a lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

  • scotch

    Word

    to stop something from happening or continuing

  • pant

    Word

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

  • ring back

    Phrase

    to call someone again on the phone after they called you or left a message

  • brutally

    Word

    in a very harsh, cruel, or violent way

  • zoned

    Word

    restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

  • sneeze

    Word

    to suddenly and involuntarily force air out through your nose and mouth

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • cyclone

    Word

    a storm with very strong winds that turn around a center of low pressure

  • beware

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    to be careful about something dangerous or unpleasant

  • syndicate

    Word

    a group of people or companies that work together for a common purpose

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