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The Simpsons S23E15: English vocabulary

Season 23, Episode 15AnimationComedy

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  • laugher

    Word

    a person who laughs a lot or easily

  • betel

    Word

    the leaf of the betel plant, chewed with areca nut and lime as a stimulant in parts of Asia

  • satirize

    Word

    to criticize or mock someone or something in a satirical way

  • poser

    Word

    a person who tries to seem more important, stylish, or interesting than they really are

  • drumstick

    Word

    a stick used for hitting a drum

  • segmented

    Word

    to divide something into separate parts or sections

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • wordplay

    Word

    clever use of words, especially for humor or a special effect

  • stencil

    Word

    a thin sheet with cut-out shapes or letters, used to copy a design or pattern

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • thumbed

    Word

    past tense and past participle of thumb through

  • lumpy

    Word

    having lumps or rough uneven parts

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  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • inhaler

    Word

    a device that lets you breathe medicine into your lungs

  • sonnet

    Word

    a poem with 14 lines and a fixed rhyme scheme

  • pitying

    Word

    showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

  • preposterous

    Word

    so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believe

  • vandal

    Word

    a person who deliberately damages property or public places

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • suffocating

    Word

    making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

  • graver

    Word

    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • suffocate

    Word

    to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

  • evener

    Word

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

  • rhinoceros

    Word

    a large plant-eating animal with one or two horns on its nose

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  • zeppelin

    Word

    a large airship with a rigid frame

  • kindle

    Word

    to light a fire or make something start burning

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • motoring

    Word

    a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

  • obnoxious

    Word

    very unpleasant or annoying

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • darn

    Word

    to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • in the business of

    Phrase

    used to say that someone is deeply involved in a bad or unwanted activity

  • hulk

    Word

    a large, heavy, awkward-looking person or thing

  • strangle

    Word

    to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

  • back at you

    Phrase

    used to say the same thing back to someone, often in a friendly or joking way

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • dashing

    Word

    attractive, stylish, and confident

  • murderous

    Word

    showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • freshness

    Word

    the quality of being fresh, clean, or new

  • vandalism

    Word

    the deliberate damaging or destroying of property

  • spree

    Word

    a short period of doing a lot of one activity, often in an uncontrolled way

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • soccer mom

    Phrase

    an informal term for a mother who spends a lot of time driving her children to school and activities

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • hit the big time

    Phrase

    to become very successful and widely known

  • sham

    Word

    something that is fake or meant to deceive

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • sugared

    Word

    coated or mixed with sugar

  • dub

    Word

    to give someone or something an unofficial name or title

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • reunite

    Word

    to come together again after being apart

  • biting

    Word

    sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

  • chilled

    Word

    kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • police department

    Phrase

    the local office that handles police work in a town or city

  • sports jacket

    Phrase

    a jacket worn with trousers that do not match, usually for casual or smart-casual wear

  • bust out

    Phrase

    to escape from a place, especially a prison, often by force

  • thinner

    Word

    a liquid used to make paint or other coatings thinner

  • dope

    Word

    very good or impressive

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • disrespectful

    Word

    showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

  • get in there

    Phrase

    used to show approval or encouragement

  • cheat on

    Phrase

    to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

  • shack

    Word

    a small, simple, roughly built house or shelter

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • overdue

    Word

    not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time

  • graffiti

    Word

    words or pictures drawn or painted on walls or other public places, often without permission

  • refund

    Word

    to give money back to someone, especially after a return or complaint

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • motor oil

    Phrase

    oil used in car engines

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • set up

    Phrase

    prepare something so it can be used or can happen

  • brace

    Word

    to prepare yourself or someone else for something difficult or unpleasant

  • padding

    Word

    soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape

  • amazon

    Word

    a strong, brave woman

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • premise

    Word

    a statement or idea that forms the basis of an argument or theory

  • fluffy

    Word

    soft and light, with a lot of small loose fibers or air in it

  • prank

    Word

    a playful trick or practical joke

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • cedar

    Word

    a large evergreen tree with flat leaves and fragrant, durable wood

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • art form

    Phrase

    a type of art or creative expression

  • pot pie

    Phrase

    a pie baked in a dish, usually with meat and vegetables in a pastry crust

  • spray can

    Phrase

    a metal container that sprays out paint or another liquid when you press the nozzle

  • aisle

    Word

    a narrow passage between rows of seats or shelves

  • brat

    Word

    a badly behaved child who is rude or spoiled

  • bankrupt

    Word

    unable to pay your debts and officially declared so by law

  • autograph

    Word

    a famous person's signature, often given as a keepsake

  • mart

    Word

    a market or shop, especially in a name or title

  • no way

    Phrase

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

  • one and only

    Phrase

    the only one of its kind; unique

  • to go

    Phrase

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

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