The Simpsons S23E8: English vocabulary

making quick, sharp movements

a small animal with dark brown fur that lives near water

a humorous way to refer to a group of three people who are acting silly or foolishly

to make something sharp or sharper

a person who lives in a free, unconventional way, especially an artist

to have sex

to talk in a casual, lively way

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

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

a casual way to address a boy or young man

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to put furniture and other items into a room or house

to make something last longer than necessary

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the installation of cables or a cable system

a small house or structure for children to play in

to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly

used to say that something is not believable

the usual price or pay for something

a children's game in which one player tries to keep control of a raised place while the others try to take it

to become very successful

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a funny imitation of a person, work, or style that exaggerates its features

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

causing an itch or feeling itchy

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the night when a married couple first sleep together

to make something wider or more general

a person who pays to receive a publication or use a service

a problem that slows or stops progress

used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

not showing gratitude

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

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

a sudden hard pull or jerk

having many small holes or dents on the surface

to pretend you have an advantage, skill, or plan in order to trick someone

a person whose job is to entertain people, especially by singing, acting, or telling jokes

an object that has survived from an earlier time, especially one with historical or personal value

a home run

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

a feeling of sadness and pleasure when you think about the past

the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet, written as Π or π

an illegal drug that can make people feel very excited and energetic for a short time

an organism that lives on or in another organism and gets food from it

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

an extra amount of money added to a normal price or payment

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

a ruler who has complete power over a country, often gained by force

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

easy to remember and pleasant to hear

a casual way of saying that everything is fine or acceptable

explode or burst violently

a narrow passage between rows of seats or shelves

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

in the way shown; like this

the act of pitching a baseball

to refuse to do or accept something

a television program

not drunk

an informal, friendly greeting

to hire a person or company to do a job or provide a service

a student or trainee who works to gain experience, often for little or no pay

famous for something bad or unpleasant

arriving or happening at the expected time

a quality or feature that makes someone or something different

more correct or more suitable