The Simpsons S24E4: English vocabulary

to make a dull, heavy sound

able to be imagined or thought of

a strong-smelling substance used in perfumes

a band worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

a machine or display that shows changing stock prices

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

great sadness or suffering

the activity of pressing clothes or fabric with a hot iron

easily damaged, broken, or bent

to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

a unit for measuring electric voltage

moving with quick, light jumps

locked with a key

to become unfrozen and turn into liquid

to take risks more freely because the money involved is not your own

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

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

to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short, sharp ringing sound

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

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

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

to breathe noisily while sleeping

an exclamation used to show laughter, surprise, or mockery

a fish that lives in rivers, lakes, or the sea and has whisker-like feelers near its mouth

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

the U.S. holiday on July 4, celebrating American independence

to start again from the beginning after a failure or setback

to fall or move down heavily and loosely

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a series of short, sharp sounds

causing shame, embarrassment, or a feeling that something is morally wrong

to have a strong desire to achieve something

coated or mixed with sugar

a group of wild boars

having a strong effect or influence

a plant grown for its small edible seeds

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

to tell someone to be quiet

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

used to say you have won or beaten someone

driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol

comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

in a blunt or direct way

a book in which someone describes their own life and experiences

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a year off from study or work, often taken before university

to come onto the stage in a performance

to ask several people for information or help

to move away from a place without meaning to

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

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

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

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

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to tell someone important information they need to know

to suddenly and involuntarily force air out through your nose and mouth

a large stinging insect like a wasp

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

the act of bouncing back after hitting a surface

a home run

worth so much that it cannot be measured in money

a dance for two people in 3/4 time, or the music for it

a long coat with a belt, often worn in wet weather

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

a powerful explosive used for blasting or demolition

a close emotional or physical relationship between people

to deal with a difficult situation successfully