Episode vocabulary

The Simpsons S24E18: English vocabulary

Season 24, Episode 18AnimationComedy

Preview up to 100 useful vocabulary entries from this title. This is a general public list; Slovnyx personalizes it in the app.

All vocabulary stays together in one practical preview. See the methodology.

The Simpsons S24E18 poster

100 entries

How this list is made
  • washtub

    Word

    a large tub used for washing clothes by hand

  • tomfoolery

    Word

    silly or foolish behavior

  • stirrer

    Word

    a person or thing that stirs something, especially a stick for mixing food or drinks

  • succor

    Word

    help and support given to someone in trouble or distress

  • bedbug

    Word

    a small insect that lives in beds and bites people while they sleep

  • unadulterated

    Word

    not mixed with anything else; pure and complete

  • toweling

    Word

    a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes

  • brimstone

    Word

    an old word for sulfur

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • mooned

    Word

    to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult

  • sexton

    Word

    a church worker who looks after the building and grounds, and may ring the bells

  • bubonic

    Word

    relating to buboes, especially in bubonic plague

  • Make it personalSave the useful vocabulary and practice it in Slovnyx.
    Continue in the app
  • twittering

    Word

    the soft, repeated sound birds make

  • chump

    Word

    a foolish or easily fooled person

  • silvering

    Word

    the process of turning silver in color

  • contemplative

    Word

    thoughtful and focused on deep ideas or feelings

  • trimmer

    Word

    a person or thing that trims something

  • pomp

    Word

    a show of impressive ceremony, luxury, or grandeur

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • epistle

    Word

    a formal letter, especially one with a serious or religious subject

  • protestantism

    Word

    the beliefs and practices of Protestant churches

  • murmuring

    Word

    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • exterminator

    Word

    a person who gets rid of pests such as rats or insects

  • wiper

    Word

    a device or part that wipes or cleans a surface, especially a car windshield

Show more vocabularyShow less vocabulary
  • croak

    Word

    to make a deep, hoarse sound, like a frog or a crow

  • prod

    Word

    to poke or push something with a finger or a pointed object

  • couched

    Word

    to express something in a particular way

  • evener

    Word

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

  • locust

    Word

    a large grasshopper that can travel in huge swarms and damage crops

  • bah

    Word

    an exclamation used to show disgust, contempt, or annoyance

  • pulpit

    Word

    a raised platform in a church where a preacher speaks

  • pew

    Word

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

  • offshoot

    Word

    a smaller branch, part, or development that comes from something larger

  • mutter

    Word

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

  • dandy

    Word

    very good; excellent

  • dissident

    Word

    a person who opposes a government or official policy and speaks out against it

  • groan

    Word

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

  • leprosy

    Word

    a serious infectious disease that affects the skin and nerves

  • gulp

    Word

    to swallow food or drink quickly, often in a noisy way

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • soothe

    Word

    to make someone feel calmer, less upset, or less in pain

  • parson

    Word

    a Protestant minister or pastor

  • bullock

    Word

    a young male cow, especially one raised for beef or farm work

  • whim

    Word

    a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

  • comical

    Word

    funny in a way that makes people laugh

  • rabies

    Word

    a serious disease that affects the brain and nervous system and is usually fatal

  • befriend

    Word

    to make friends with someone

  • hoot

    Word

    the sound an owl makes

  • soothing

    Word

    making you feel calm and relaxed

  • amphibious

    Word

    able to live or move on land and in water

  • salting

    Word

    the act of adding salt to food or water

  • deport

    Word

    to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have legal permission to stay

  • glare

    Word

    to look at someone or something with an angry, fixed stare

  • raccoon

    Word

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

  • your boy

    Phrase

    I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

  • sizing

    Word

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

  • behold

    Word

    to look at something with attention or wonder

  • vested

    Word

    earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

  • rector

    Word

    a priest in charge of a church parish

  • snore

    Word

    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • mumble

    Word

    to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

  • bridal

    Word

    related to a bride or a wedding

  • dearly

    Word

    in a way that shows strong love or care

  • bubonic plague

    Phrase

    a serious disease spread by fleas that causes swollen lumps in the body

  • padre

    Word

    a title used for a Catholic priest

  • yawn

    Word

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

  • mamma mia

    Phrase

    an expression of surprise, annoyance, or worry

  • culprit

    Word

    the person who did a crime or caused a problem

  • oatmeal

    Word

    ground oats used for making breakfast food

  • deacon

    Word

    a Christian minister who helps with church services and some other duties

  • when Hell freezes over

    Phrase

    used to say that something will never happen

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • now for

    Phrase

    used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

  • look the other way

    Phrase

    to ignore something wrong on purpose

  • sniff

    Word

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

  • partner in crime

    Phrase

    a close friend who often does things with you, especially in a playful or mischievous way

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • itch

    Word

    to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

  • stirring

    Word

    moving or able to move people strongly

  • can't stand

    Phrase

    to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • grunt

    Word

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

  • thee

    Word

    you; used as the object of a verb or preposition in older or religious English

  • friction

    Word

    the force that slows movement when two surfaces rub against each other

  • gasp

    Word

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

  • pasture

    Word

    land covered with grass for animals to graze on

  • 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

  • drop in

    Phrase

    to visit someone briefly and informally

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • almighty

    Word

    having unlimited power or great power

  • cut out

    Phrase

    cut out of a piece of material or paper

  • twitter

    Word

    a short, high, light sound, especially made by birds

  • overwhelm

    Word

    to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • plow

    Word

    a farm tool with a blade used for turning over soil

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • bulletin

    Word

    a short official report or announcement, especially in the news

  • mamma

    Word

    a child's word for mother

Continue in Slovnyx

Turn this preview into your personal study list.

Install Slovnyx to filter out words you know, save the useful ones, and practice them before you press play.