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American Dad! S17E2: English vocabulary

Season 17, Episode 2AnimationComedy

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  • underdressed

    Word

    dressed less formally than is suitable for a particular occasion

  • overdress

    Word

    to wear clothes that are too formal for an occasion

  • duper

    Word

    Very good; excellent.

  • doldrums

    Word

    a period when nothing much happens and people feel stuck or low

  • trudge

    Word

    walk slowly with heavy, tired steps

  • unbind

    Word

    to untie something or free it from a rope, cord, or other binding

  • duds

    Word

    clothes, especially old or casual clothes

  • clingy

    Word

    wanting too much attention or closeness from other people

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • feathery

    Word

    looking or feeling light, soft, or covered with fine feathers

  • fraying

    Word

    the process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge

  • bespoke

    Word

    made to order for a particular customer; custom-made

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  • hatchery

    Word

    a place where eggs, fish, or young animals are raised and hatched in controlled conditions

  • corduroy

    Word

    a thick cotton fabric with raised parallel lines

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • emphatic

    Word

    said in a strong, clear, and definite way

  • hogging

    Word

    to take or use more than your fair share of something

  • overbearing

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    too controlling and forceful in a way that annoys other people

  • seamstress

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    a woman who sews clothes, especially as a job

  • asbestos

    Word

    a strong, heat-resistant mineral once used in building materials, now known to be dangerous when breathed in

  • diviner

    Word

    a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

  • couched

    Word

    to express something in a particular way

  • breezy

    Word

    pleasantly cool and lightly windy

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • selfless

    Word

    caring more about other people than about yourself

  • depressive

    Word

    related to depression or showing signs of depression

  • reinstate

    Word

    to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

  • rut

    Word

    a deep track made by wheels in soft ground

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • possessive

    Word

    relating to a noun or pronoun form that shows possession or belonging

  • slotted

    Word

    having a narrow cut or opening

  • bullock

    Word

    a young male cow, especially one raised for beef or farm work

  • fray

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    a fight or struggle, especially one involving many people

  • contour

    Word

    the outer shape or line of something

  • tailoring

    Word

    the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

  • monkey suit

    Phrase

    a tuxedo or formal suit, especially in a humorous way

  • ribbed

    Word

    having raised ridges or lines

  • quad

    Word

    a central open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • sherry

    Word

    a type of strong, pale wine from Spain

  • bounding

    Word

    moving quickly with light, springy steps

  • titan

    Word

    a very important or powerful person or thing in a particular field

  • wrinkle

    Word

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

  • cling

    Word

    to hold on tightly to someone or something

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • dog it

    Phrase

    to work or perform badly because you are not making enough effort

  • fetus

    Word

    an unborn baby in the later stages of development

  • get outta here

    Phrase

    used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

  • for the love of

    Phrase

    used in an exclamation to show annoyance or frustration

  • what is your problem

    Phrase

    a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

  • persona

    Word

    the image or character that a person presents to other people

  • holocaust

    Word

    the mass murder of Jews by the Nazis during World War II

  • hostel

    Word

    a cheap place where travelers can stay, often with shared rooms and bathrooms

  • can't stand

    Phrase

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

  • run off with

    Phrase

    to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it

  • amber alert

    Phrase

    a public warning that a child has been abducted

  • bring around

    Phrase

    to persuade someone to change their opinion or agree to something

  • leasing

    Word

    the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • come out with

    Phrase

    to say something suddenly or without thinking first

  • moment of truth

    Phrase

    the crucial point when the result of something becomes clear

  • dress code

    Phrase

    the rules about what people are expected to wear in a place or at an event

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • swing by

    Phrase

    to make a short, informal visit

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • tickle

    Word

    to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

  • moan

    Word

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

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • run off

    Phrase

    to leave quickly, often in a hurry or without saying much

  • rebellious

    Word

    showing a strong desire to resist authority or rules

  • like crazy

    Phrase

    very much; to an extreme degree

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • garment

    Word

    a piece of clothing

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • holy moly

    Phrase

    an informal expression used to show surprise, excitement, or shock

  • salute

    Word

    to greet or show respect to someone in a formal way

  • amazon

    Word

    a strong, brave woman

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • silly goose

    Phrase

    an affectionate way to call someone silly or foolish

  • sit over

    Phrase

    to move a little to one side on a seat to make room for someone

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • 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

  • playful

    Word

    full of energy, fun, and a love of play

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • thank god

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen

  • laying

    Word

    present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

  • some people

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

  • sleep in

    Phrase

    to sleep later than usual in the morning

  • back yard

    Phrase

    the area of land behind a house

  • couch potato

    Phrase

    a person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying around, often watching TV

  • every time

    Phrase

    used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

  • thrilling

    Word

    making you feel very excited and interested

  • haunted

    Word

    looking sad, worried, or troubled, as if something bad has happened

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • fashioned

    Word

    made or shaped in a particular way

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