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The Simpsons S23E20: English vocabulary

Season 23, Episode 20AnimationComedy

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  • whir

    Word

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

  • morbidly

    Word

    in a way that shows an unhealthy interest in death, illness, or unpleasant things

  • caw

    Word

    the harsh cry of a crow

  • conversationalist

    Word

    someone who is good at talking with people

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • inflame

    Word

    to make strong feelings, arguments, or a bad situation stronger

  • clamor

    Word

    a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • noggin

    Word

    a person's head

  • ventriloquist

    Word

    a performer who makes it seem as if a puppet or another object is speaking

  • foxed

    Word

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

  • conclave

    Word

    a private meeting, especially one held in secret

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  • grumble

    Word

    to complain quietly in an annoyed way

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • infernal

    Word

    related to hell; evil or devilish

  • megaphone

    Word

    a device that makes your voice louder and carries it farther

  • rationalize

    Word

    to give a false or self-serving reason for something you did or felt

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • murmuring

    Word

    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • expertly

    Word

    in a very skilled or effective way

  • inflamed

    Word

    red, swollen, and painful because of infection or irritation

  • snappy

    Word

    smart, stylish, and attractive

  • shriek

    Word

    a loud, sharp cry

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  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • obese

    Word

    extremely overweight, especially in a way that affects health

  • wolverine

    Word

    a stocky, fierce mammal of the weasel family that lives in northern regions

  • evener

    Word

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

  • retort

    Word

    to answer quickly, often in a sharp or witty way

  • trickle

    Word

    to flow or fall in a thin, small stream

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • cannibal

    Word

    a person who eats human flesh

  • nodding

    Word

    slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

  • groan

    Word

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

  • chimpanzee

    Word

    a large ape that lives in Africa and is closely related to humans

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • nugget

    Word

    a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground

  • lament

    Word

    to feel or express sadness or regret about something

  • baby's head

    Phrase

    a dated slang word for a person with a large head

  • articulate

    Word

    able to speak or express yourself clearly and confidently

  • whine

    Word

    to complain in a high, annoying voice

  • liberate

    Word

    to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

  • raccoon

    Word

    a gray-brown North American animal with a black face mask and a ringed tail

  • sizing

    Word

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

  • squirt

    Word

    to force liquid out in a thin stream

  • giggle

    Word

    to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

    Word

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

  • mingle

    Word

    to mix with other people in a friendly way

  • zip one's lip

    Phrase

    to stop talking, especially because someone wants you to be quiet

  • coupon

    Word

    a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

  • snore

    Word

    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • drug lord

    Phrase

    the leader of a criminal group that sells illegal drugs

  • yawn

    Word

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

  • seduce

    Word

    to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

  • obesity

    Word

    the condition of having too much body fat

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • smoothing

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    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • hold that thought

    Phrase

    used to ask someone to pause for a moment so you can deal with something else

  • applaud

    Word

    to show approval by clapping

  • don't give me that

    Phrase

    an informal way to say that you do not believe what someone has said

  • drinking problem

    Phrase

    a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol

  • crack open

    Phrase

    to open something quickly or roughly

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • thundering

    Word

    making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

  • nutrient

    Word

    a substance in food or soil that plants and animals need to grow and stay healthy

  • spied

    Word

    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • hush

    Word

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • saxophone

    Word

    a brass musical instrument with a curved tube and a single-reed mouthpiece

  • for days

    Phrase

    for a very long time

  • date night

    Phrase

    an evening when a couple goes out together on a date

  • human resources

    Phrase

    the department in a company that handles hiring, employee records, and staff support

  • scrape

    Word

    to rub or move something hard across a surface to remove dirt, paint, or another layer

  • afghan

    Word

    a soft knitted or crocheted blanket

  • back room

    Phrase

    a room at the back of a shop or business, often used for storage or private work

  • bump on

    Phrase

    to hit something or someone accidentally while moving past

  • grunt

    Word

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

  • gasp

    Word

    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

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • moan

    Word

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

  • pant

    Word

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

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • wind up

    Phrase

    to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • look over

    Phrase

    to check or read something quickly

  • nostril

    Word

    either of the two openings in the nose that air passes through

  • demise

    Word

    death, especially when mentioned in a formal or indirect way

  • air show

    Phrase

    a public event where people watch aircraft perform tricks and fly past

  • flare

    Word

    to burn or shine with a sudden bright light

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • haunt

    Word

    to visit a place often

  • chatter

    Word

    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

  • gag

    Word

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

  • undertake

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    to start and agree to do something difficult or important

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • drumming

    Word

    the act of playing drums

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