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The Simpsons S22E18: English vocabulary

Season 22, Episode 18AnimationComedy

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  • whiffing

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    moving or drifting out in small puffs or wisps

  • grovel

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    to act in a very humble, desperate, or self-abasing way, especially to get forgiveness or favor

  • briny

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    salty or tasting of salt

  • ticklish

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    easily tickled

  • potentate

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    a ruler, especially one with absolute power

  • stomaching

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    the present participle of stomach

  • muffle

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    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • presto

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    used to say that something has happened quickly or as if by magic

  • illusionist

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    a performer who does magic tricks and creates illusions

  • bygone

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    from an earlier time; no longer current

  • nether

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    lower; beneath or below something else

  • moldy

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    covered with mold

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  • hieroglyphic

    Word

    relating to hieroglyphs or written in hieroglyphs

  • masseuse

    Word

    a woman who gives professional massage treatments

  • automaton

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    a machine or model that moves or acts by itself, often in a lifelike way

  • scoff

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    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • sultry

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    hot and humid, especially in a way that feels uncomfortable

  • cuneiform

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    an ancient writing system made of wedge-shaped marks

  • whimper

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

  • clank

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    to make a sharp, hard metallic sound

  • unbutton

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    to undo the buttons on a piece of clothing

  • murmuring

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    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • whiff

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    a brief smell that you notice for a moment

  • nervously

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    in a nervous way

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  • tingle

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    to feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation

  • horticulture

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    the study and practice of growing garden plants and managing gardens

  • judas

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    a person who betrays someone they trust

  • occult

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    relating to magic, supernatural powers, or hidden knowledge

  • pruning

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    the act of cutting back a plant, tree, or bush to help it grow better

  • pretzel

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    a hard, salty baked snack shaped like a knot or stick

  • crackling

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    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • ether

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    a clear, colorless liquid once used as an anesthetic and solvent

  • creak

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

  • murmur

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    a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

  • evener

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

  • inhale

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    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • hearty

    Word

    warm, friendly, and enthusiastic

  • hissing

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    making a long, sharp s sound

  • daydream

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    a pleasant train of thoughts that takes your attention away from what is happening

  • groan

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

  • psychics

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    people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

  • gulp

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

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • coo

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    to make the soft sound that a pigeon or dove makes

  • exclaim

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

  • disgraceful

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    very bad and causing strong disapproval

  • jerking

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    making quick, sharp movements

  • witchcraft

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    the use of magic, especially spells and evil magic

  • tripping

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    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • prune

    Word

    a dried plum

  • potting

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    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • gassing

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    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • toasting

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

  • sob

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    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • halve

    Word

    to divide something into two equal parts

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • snore

    Word

    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • subscribe

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    to pay to receive a newspaper, magazine, or service regularly

  • weakly

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    in a weak or feeble way

  • footstep

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    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • props

    Word

    objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

  • tonic

    Word

    a drink or medicine that is meant to make you feel stronger or healthier

  • screwing

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    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • play on

    Phrase

    to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

  • fruiting

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    producing fruit

  • howl

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    to make a long, loud, sad cry

  • affirmative

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    showing agreement or saying yes

  • excite

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    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • knock dead

    Phrase

    to give a very impressive performance or do something extremely well

  • no chance

    Phrase

    an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

  • worst enemy

    Phrase

    someone or something that is especially harmful or troublesome for you

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • sesame

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    a plant grown for its small edible seeds

  • banjo

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

  • can't stand

    Phrase

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

  • twinned

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    officially linked with another town, city, or organization

  • go round

    Phrase

    to spread from one person to another, or through a group

  • grunt

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

  • flatter

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    to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

  • friction

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    the force that slows movement when two surfaces rub against each other

  • gasp

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

  • inconsistent

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    not staying the same or not matching in different situations

  • moan

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

  • psychic

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    someone who claims to have special powers to know things or see the future

  • pant

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

  • gaze

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    to look at someone or something for a long time, often with strong interest or emotion

  • deserving

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    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • hand off

    Phrase

    to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

  • park in

    Phrase

    to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out

  • icy

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    very cold, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

  • winding

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    having many bends or turns

  • infamous

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    famous for something bad or shocking

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • weave

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    to make cloth by crossing threads over and under each other

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • tricking

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    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • teller

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    a bank employee who takes in and gives out money

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