The Simpsons S24E1: English vocabulary

to state or require something as part of an agreement

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

more able or skilled than someone or something else

becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant

a belt or band worn around the waist

a place where people watch shows about stars, planets, and space on a dome screen

the act of making a sound or device silent

not holy or sacred

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

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

to express something in a particular way

a poet in old stories who sings or recites poems about heroes and events

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

great sadness or suffering

to twist or become twisted into a messy mass

a soft, smooth shine on a surface

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

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

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

to block a place or path, or make movement difficult

making quick, sharp movements

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

moving with quick, light jumps

an insulting remark about someone, especially one that attacks their race, religion, or identity

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

about to reach an important new stage or change

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a slang way of challenging someone to fight or come at you

the network of nerves in the upper abdomen

designed to be filled with air or gas before use

to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

the pleasant feeling of success after hard work

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to breathe noisily while sleeping

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

imagined rather than real

the target area above an opponent's waist in fencing

the leader of a criminal group that sells illegal drugs

the act of fastening something with a screw

an upset or uncomfortable stomach, often from indigestion

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a sudden feeling of fear

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

no longer modern, useful, or accepted

used in an exclamation to show annoyance or frustration

not real, true, or honest; fake

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

to a very bad or unpleasant degree

a group of wild boars

a plant grown for its small edible seeds

a major international car race

to make something less strong, loud, or intense

a person who performs dangerous stunts in films or on TV

a long, angry argument or conflict

shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive

to start behaving in a more responsible and organized way

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

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

to be found to be true, real, or the case

to stop something from happening or continuing

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

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

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

as; in the same way that

well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

needing a lot of attention, affection, or support

a person from the northern US, especially New England

moving forward quickly and forcefully

a home run

a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage