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The Simpsons S23E13: English vocabulary

Season 23, Episode 13AnimationComedy

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  • tootle

    Word

    to move or travel in a relaxed, casual way

  • exasperate

    Word

    to make someone feel very annoyed and frustrated

  • whir

    Word

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

  • vinaigrette

    Word

    a dressing made from oil and vinegar, often with herbs or spices

  • vocalize

    Word

    to make sounds with your voice

  • cannoned

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    to hit or move into something with sudden force

  • optometrist

    Word

    a person who tests eyesight and helps people choose glasses or contact lenses

  • gurgle

    Word

    to make a bubbling sound while moving through liquid

  • syne

    Word

    a unit of time equal to 1/60th of a minute.

  • lanky

    Word

    thin and tall in a slightly awkward way

  • quilting

    Word

    the craft or activity of making quilts

  • smooch

    Word

    a kiss, especially a quick or affectionate one

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  • electrocute

    Word

    to kill someone or something with electricity

  • scratchy

    Word

    causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling

  • impressionable

    Word

    easily influenced by other people or by what happens around you

  • dejected

    Word

    feeling sad, disappointed, and without hope or energy

  • foxed

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    stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

  • welcomer

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

  • choppy

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    having rough, uneven waves or a rough surface

  • whimper

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

  • babble

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    to talk quickly and continuously in a confused or silly way

  • midge

    Word

    a very small fly, often found near water or in swarms

  • yelp

    Word

    to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise

  • auld

    Word

    old; used in Scottish English

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  • ladle

    Word

    a large spoon with a deep bowl and a long handle, used for serving soup or sauce

  • belch

    Word

    to let gas out of your stomach through your mouth with a noise

  • nervously

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    in a nervous way

  • thud

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    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • wail

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    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • crackling

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    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • honk

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    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

  • terrify

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    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • toot

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    to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle

  • mutter

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    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

  • mulberry

    Word

    the small sweet fruit of the mulberry tree

  • walrus

    Word

    a large sea mammal with thick skin, long tusks, and whiskers

  • exclaim

    Word

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

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • carcass

    Word

    the dead body of an animal

  • motoring

    Word

    a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

  • melodic

    Word

    pleasant to listen to because it has a clear, smooth tune

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • discontinue

    Word

    to stop doing or providing something

  • big boys

    Phrase

    important or experienced people, especially those with power or authority

  • accordion

    Word

    a portable musical instrument you play by squeezing bellows and pressing keys or buttons

  • whine

    Word

    to complain in a high, annoying voice

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • taunt

    Word

    to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • grand theft

    Phrase

    the crime of stealing something that is worth a lot of money

  • row up

    Phrase

    to plant crops in rows

  • growl

    Word

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

  • stuff up

    Phrase

    to make a serious mistake or do something badly

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • stamping

    Word

    the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

  • padre

    Word

    a title used for a Catholic priest

  • yawn

    Word

    to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

  • love on

    Phrase

    to show affection to someone in a warm, physical way

  • despise

    Word

    to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

  • land on

    Phrase

    to reach a decision or agreement

  • Fourth of July

    Phrase

    the U.S. holiday on July 4, celebrating American independence

  • howl

    Word

    to make a long, loud, sad cry

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • adventurous

    Word

    willing to take risks and try new things

  • lang

    Word

    a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • peripheral

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    relating to the outer edge of something, or less important than the main part

  • machining

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    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • itchy

    Word

    causing an itch or feeling itchy

  • retirement home

    Phrase

    a place where older people live and are cared for

  • spinal column

    Phrase

    the row of bones in your back that supports your body and protects the spinal cord

  • twinned

    Word

    officially linked with another town, city, or organization

  • tackled

    Word

    to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

  • crush on

    Phrase

    to feel a romantic attraction to someone

  • settle up

    Phrase

    to pay what you owe, especially so that a shared bill is fully paid

  • grunt

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

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • gasp

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

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • moan

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

  • pant

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

  • spinal

    Word

    relating to the spine or spinal cord

  • talk through

    Phrase

    to explain something to someone step by step

  • separate out

    Phrase

    to take something out of a larger group or mixture

  • break up

    Phrase

    to make a group of people separate and go away

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • lunch lady

    Phrase

    A woman who works in a school cafeteria and serves food

  • accelerate

    Word

    to go faster

  • soy

    Word

    a bean used as food and to make oil

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • within reach

    Phrase

    close enough to reach or touch

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