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The Simpsons S21E20: English vocabulary

Season 21, Episode 20AnimationComedy

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  • estrange

    Word

    to make people less close or friendly

  • tattle

    Word

    to tell on someone, especially a child telling an adult about bad behavior

  • misbehavior

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    bad or unacceptable behavior

  • watchword

    Word

    a word or phrase that expresses a group's main idea or guiding principle

  • buttonhole

    Word

    a slit in a piece of clothing that a button fits through

  • framer

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    a worker who builds the wooden frame of a house

  • pedicure

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    a beauty treatment for the feet and toenails

  • lectern

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    a stand with a sloping top that holds notes or a book for someone speaking in public

  • overzealous

    Word

    too eager or enthusiastic, in a way that can be annoying

  • spastic

    Word

    relating to muscle spasms or jerky movements

  • tipsy

    Word

    slightly drunk

  • ventriloquist

    Word

    a performer who makes it seem as if a puppet or another object is speaking

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  • cockney

    Word

    a person from the East End of London, especially one from a working-class background

  • wagering

    Word

    the activity of betting money on uncertain results

  • welcomer

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

  • easel

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    a stand that holds a painter's canvas or board while they work

  • rebate

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    an amount of money paid back to you, especially after you have paid too much

  • rebuttal

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    a statement or argument that shows something is wrong or false

  • gleam

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    a small, soft light or shine

  • gelatin

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    a tasteless substance made from collagen, used in cooking to make jelly and other foods firm

  • poling

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    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • prying

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    too interested in other people's private matters

  • jot

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    to write something quickly in a short note

  • dyeing

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    the process of coloring fabric or other materials

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  • gibbon

    Word

    a small ape with very long arms that swings through trees

  • souring

    Word

    becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

  • thirdly

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    used to introduce the third point in a list or argument

  • topless

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    with no clothes on the upper body

  • vigilance

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    careful attention to possible danger or problems

  • sprinkler

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    a device that sprays water over grass or plants

  • buttock

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    either of the two rounded parts at the back of the body below the waist

  • persuasive

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    able to persuade people to do or believe something

  • misdemeanor

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    a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

  • duff

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    a steamed pudding, often with dried fruit

  • brunette

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    a woman or girl with dark brown hair

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • logics

    Word

    the study of correct reasoning

  • slotted

    Word

    having a narrow cut or opening

  • detonate

    Word

    to make something explode

  • logically

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    in a way that follows clear reasoning and makes sense

  • donut

    Word

    a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

  • misuse

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    to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

  • hulk

    Word

    a large, heavy, awkward-looking person or thing

  • intrigue

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    to make someone very interested or curious

  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • Big Brother

    Phrase

    a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

  • disposed

    Word

    willing to do something or likely to agree to it

  • term limit

    Phrase

    to impose a limit on how long someone can stay in office

  • cover up

    Phrase

    to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

  • gassing

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    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • fives

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

  • backside

    Word

    the back part of a person's body, especially the buttocks

  • blowing up

    Phrase

    a harsh scolding or reprimand

  • compress

    Word

    to press something so that it becomes smaller, flatter, or tighter

  • round up

    Phrase

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

  • why in the world

    Phrase

    used to show strong surprise, anger, or emphasis in a question

  • sham

    Word

    something that is fake or meant to deceive

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • outdated

    Word

    no longer modern, useful, or accepted

  • glitter

    Word

    to shine with small flashes of reflected light

  • now for

    Phrase

    used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

  • sick and tired

    Phrase

    very annoyed or bored because something has been happening for too long

  • sinner

    Word

    a person who has committed a sin

  • dispose

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    to get rid of something

  • sesame

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    a plant grown for its small edible seeds

  • spied

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    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • nuclear waste

    Phrase

    radioactive waste from nuclear power plants or nuclear weapons

  • nag

    Word

    to keep asking someone to do something in an annoying way

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • reality show

    Phrase

    a TV program that shows real people in unscripted situations

  • flatter

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

  • Jiminy Cricket

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise, annoyance, or mild frustration

  • winding

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    having many bends or turns

  • look over

    Phrase

    to check or read something quickly

  • stand in

    Phrase

    to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

  • cozy

    Word

    comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • slack

    Word

    not tight or firm; loose

  • jog

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    to run slowly and steadily, especially for exercise

  • podium

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    a raised platform used by a speaker, conductor, or winner of a prize

  • debating

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    the activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides

  • ark

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    a large boat, especially the one Noah built in the Bible

  • thunderstorm

    Word

    a storm with thunder, lightning, and usually heavy rain

  • one way

    Phrase

    allowing travel in only one direction

  • bottled

    Word

    preserved or sold in bottles

  • derive

    Word

    to get something from a source or from something else

  • conception

    Word

    the way someone understands or thinks about something

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • let's roll

    Phrase

    a casual way to say that everyone should start or continue something

  • ringed

    Word

    having a ring or rings around it

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • piles

    Word

    a large amount of something

  • refill

    Word

    to fill something again, especially a container or tank

  • no time

    Phrase

    a very short period of time

  • fanny pack

    Phrase

    a small bag worn around the waist or hips

  • bowling alley

    Phrase

    a place where people go to play bowling

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