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The Simpsons S23E21: English vocabulary

Season 23, Episode 21AnimationComedy

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  • bristly

    Word

    having stiff, short hairs or sharp points sticking out

  • pharisee

    Word

    a member of an ancient Jewish group known for strict observance of religious law

  • ream

    Word

    a pack of paper, usually 500 sheets

  • toddy

    Word

    a hot drink made with alcohol, water, sugar, and spices

  • overstep

    Word

    to go beyond the limits of what is acceptable or allowed

  • crucify

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    to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross

  • scratchy

    Word

    causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling

  • jockeying

    Word

    competing hard for an advantage or position

  • roomy

    Word

    having a lot of space inside

  • grumble

    Word

    to complain quietly in an annoyed way

  • forsake

    Word

    to leave someone or something and not come back

  • welcomer

    Word

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

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  • twittering

    Word

    the soft, repeated sound birds make

  • hobo

    Word

    a homeless person who travels from place to place looking for work

  • infallible

    Word

    unable to make mistakes or be wrong

  • squawk

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    to make a loud, harsh sound

  • maul

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    to attack and injure someone or something by scratching, biting, or tearing

  • stammer

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    to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech

  • whimper

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

  • buckling

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    the bending or curving of something under pressure

  • clack

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    to make a sharp clicking sound

  • belch

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

  • scrabble

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    to scratch or feel around for something with your fingers

  • licorice

    Word

    a sweet made with licorice root flavor

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  • gander

    Word

    a male goose

  • dicing

    Word

    the act of cutting food into small cubes

  • copped

    Word

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

  • sleazy

    Word

    dishonest, immoral, or unpleasant in a way that seems dirty or cheap

  • changer

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    a person or thing that changes something

  • sizzling

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    hot and making a hissing sound while cooking

  • inking

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    the process of drawing or outlining with ink

  • optimist

    Word

    a person who expects good things and believes the future will be positive

  • fearsome

    Word

    causing fear or dread

  • tat

    Word

    a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

  • couched

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    to express something in a particular way

  • evener

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

  • penciled

    Word

    written or marked lightly with a pencil

  • hearty

    Word

    warm, friendly, and enthusiastic

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • floss

    Word

    a soft thread used for cleaning between your teeth

  • gritty

    Word

    showing toughness, courage, and determination

  • remarry

    Word

    to marry again

  • pew

    Word

    a long bench with a back, used in a church for people to sit on

  • sneaker

    Word

    a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

  • smeared

    Word

    covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

  • secretariat

    Word

    a department or office that handles the administration of an organization or government

  • groan

    Word

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

  • lapping

    Word

    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • loaning

    Word

    the act of lending something to someone

  • renounce

    Word

    to formally give up a right, claim, belief, or position

  • exclaim

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

  • crucifixion

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    the act of killing someone by nailing or tying them to a cross

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • eerie

    Word

    strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened

  • rightly

    Word

    in a way that is deserved or justified

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • hors d'oeuvre

    Phrase

    small dishes served before the main course

  • whew

    Word

    used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • newt

    Word

    a small amphibian with a long tail that lives in water and on land

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • cross to bear

    Phrase

    a difficult problem or burden that someone has to live with

  • brow

    Word

    the part of the face above the eyes and below the hairline

  • commotion

    Word

    a noisy, confused disturbance

  • anguish

    Word

    severe mental suffering or great pain

  • giggle

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

  • toasting

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    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • behold

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    to look at something with attention or wonder

  • enlighten

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    to help someone understand something better

  • growl

    Word

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

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • avatar

    Word

    a picture or icon that represents a person online or in a game

  • channeling

    Word

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

  • rapped

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    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • smear

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    a messy mark or streak made by a sticky or greasy substance

  • pleading

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    showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

  • many happy returns

    Phrase

    a birthday greeting meaning 'happy birthday

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • weeping

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    crying or showing tears

  • inaccurate

    Word

    not correct or exact

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • pun

    Word

    a joke that uses a word with two meanings or two words that sound the same

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • comparative

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    measured or judged by comparing one thing with another

  • itchy

    Word

    causing an itch or feeling itchy

  • thou

    Word

    an old word for 'you' when speaking to one person

  • dial down

    Phrase

    to make something less strong, loud, or intense

  • stage left

    Phrase

    the left side of a stage from the actor’s point of view

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • son of God

    Phrase

    a title for Jesus Christ in Christianity

  • looping

    Word

    the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

  • weep

    Word

    to cry and produce tears

  • disrespectful

    Word

    showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • go along

    Phrase

    to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

  • major in

    Phrase

    to study a subject as your main subject at college or university

  • yield up

    Phrase

    to give something up, especially because someone demands it

  • grunt

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

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

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