The Simpsons S22E9: English vocabulary

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

to stop a fire or flame from burning

using these words or actions to make something official

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to talk in a casual, lively way

used before a noun to mean previously owned or used, not new

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

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

to attack and beat someone severely

the rules of polite behavior in a social situation

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

to hint at or reveal something indirectly, often a secret or embarrassing fact

to start taking control of something that belongs to someone else

the state of being free from a rule, tax, or duty that others must pay or follow

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

to speak honestly and directly, even if the truth is unpleasant

a lively celebration or festival, especially with music, food, and dancing

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

causing an itch or feeling itchy

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

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

the crime of giving or taking money or gifts to influence someone's actions, especially an official's

very good or impressive

shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

a nightclub where people perform striptease or erotic dancing

a person whose job is to do building work on construction sites

to give someone or something the name of another person or thing, usually to honor them

to become visible little by little

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

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

deserving praise, help, or respect

to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

very much; to an extreme degree

a person who gives information, especially secretly

a home run

a herb with fragrant green leaves used in cooking

a puzzle cube with colored squares that you twist to make each side one color

used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a herb with narrow, fragrant leaves used in cooking

to some extent; fairly

a thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices

used for a vehicle, flight, or trip that is hired for a special purpose

an organized crime group

a playful trick or practical joke

shining with small bright points of reflected light

a casual way to say goodbye

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

washed or carried onto land by the sea

to begin living in a new home

a thick, sweet sauce used on grilled meat

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

supposed to; expected or required to do something

a place where people go to watch movies

a long, thin piece of potato cooked in hot oil

to stay with someone or something and make sure they are safe

showing care and attention for other people

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

long, thin pieces of potato that are fried and eaten as a side dish or snack

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

very strong, intense, or hard to deal with

to depend on someone or something and trust that they will help or happen