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The Simpsons S25E8: English vocabulary

Season 25, Episode 8AnimationComedy

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  • yowl

    Word

    to make a long, loud, mournful cry

  • wassail

    Word

    a hot spiced drink made for Christmas or winter celebrations

  • whir

    Word

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

  • eggnog

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    a sweet drink made with eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and spices, sometimes with alcohol

  • skimp

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    to use less of something than you should, especially money, time, or effort

  • listless

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    lacking energy, interest, or enthusiasm

  • muffle

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    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • humbug

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    deceptive or false talk or behavior

  • tidings

    Word

    news or information, especially about something important or welcome

  • cackle

    Word

    to laugh in a loud, harsh, and unpleasant way

  • fervor

    Word

    strong, intense enthusiasm or feeling

  • grumble

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    to complain quietly in an annoyed way

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  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • sulk

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    to sit or stay somewhere in a bad mood because you are annoyed or disappointed

  • gouge

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    to cut or scrape a deep hole or mark in something

  • mitten

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    a type of glove that covers the hand, with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers

  • aberration

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    a change from what is normal or expected, especially one that seems strange or unwanted

  • poacher

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    a person who illegally hunts or catches wild animals

  • murmuring

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    a soft, low, continuous sound

  • jingling

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    making a light, clear ringing sound

  • clink

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    to make a light, sharp ringing sound

  • meteorologist

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    a person who studies weather and predicts it

  • belch

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

  • loon

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    a large water bird that lives on lakes and has a loud, eerie call

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  • caroling

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    singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

  • showman

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    a person who is very good at attracting attention and entertaining people

  • boarder

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    a person who lives in someone else's house and pays for room and meals

  • astray

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    away from the right path or direction

  • gloom

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    darkness or a dark, gloomy atmosphere

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • girdle

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    a belt or band worn around the waist

  • manger

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    a box or trough that farm animals eat from

  • fahrenheit

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    the Fahrenheit temperature scale, where water freezes at 32° and boils at 212°

  • eskimo

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    a member of the Indigenous peoples of the Arctic

  • honk

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

  • mistletoe

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    a plant that grows on trees and has white berries, often used as a Christmas decoration

  • evener

    Word

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

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

  • radish

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    a small round root vegetable with a sharp taste, often eaten raw in salads

  • marquee

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    a large tent used for a party, wedding, or other event

  • joyous

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    full of joy; very happy and cheerful

  • remarry

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    to marry again

  • whoop

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    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • duff

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    a steamed pudding, often with dried fruit

  • bongo

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    a pair of small drums played with the hands

  • bitters

    Word

    a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

  • groan

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

  • kiosk

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    a small shop or stand that sells things like newspapers, snacks, or tickets

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • exclaim

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

  • canoeing

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    the activity of traveling in a canoe using paddles

  • geez

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    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • weeding

    Word

    the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

  • reelect

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    to elect someone to the same office for another term

  • slavic

    Word

    relating to the Slavs or their languages

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • potion

    Word

    a liquid drink used as a medicine or in magic

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • return to form

    Phrase

    a successful return to a previous high level of quality or success

  • hoot

    Word

    the sound an owl makes

  • burn book

    Phrase

    a notebook used for writing mean or embarrassing things about people

  • snowball

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    a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

  • mormon

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    a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  • impulsive

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    acting quickly without thinking about the results

  • brochure

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    a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • aromatic

    Word

    having a pleasant, strong smell

  • fives

    Word

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

  • blood in

    Phrase

    to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

  • tabling

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    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • sob

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    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • valet

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    a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person

  • yawn

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

  • scheming

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    making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • why in the world

    Phrase

    used to show strong surprise, anger, or emphasis in a question

  • stocking

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    a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

  • excite

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    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • rattle

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    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

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    a group of wild boars

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • grunt

    Word

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

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • bethlehem

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    a town in the West Bank that is traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus

  • gasp

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    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

  • moan

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

  • bumper

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    the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

  • wand

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    a thin stick used by a magician

  • bland

    Word

    boring, plain, and lacking strong character or flavor

  • chestnut

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    a large brown nut that can be eaten, or the tree that produces it

  • homer

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    a home run

  • chatter

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    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • aspirin

    Word

    a common medicine used to reduce pain, fever, and swelling

  • pi

    Word

    the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet, written as Π or π

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