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The Simpsons S25E20: English vocabulary

Season 25, Episode 20AnimationComedy

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  • whir

    Word

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

  • sputter

    Word

    to make a series of short, soft explosive sounds

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • grumble

    Word

    to complain quietly in an annoyed way

  • flagrant

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    shockingly bad or obvious, especially in a way that is wrong or unfair

  • tolerable

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    bad or unpleasant, but not too bad to deal with

  • perky

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    lively, cheerful, and full of energy

  • constructor

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    a person or company that builds something, especially a building

  • whimper

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

  • reciprocate

    Word

    to respond to a kind act, feeling, or gesture with one of your own

  • exhilarate

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    to make someone feel very excited, happy, or full of energy

  • mushy

    Word

    soft and wet in a way that is not firm

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  • playtime

    Word

    time set aside for children or animals to play

  • clink

    Word

    to make a light, sharp ringing sound

  • clang

    Word

    to make a loud, sharp metallic sound

  • poling

    Word

    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • thud

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    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • sizzling

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    hot and making a hissing sound while cooking

  • shudder

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    to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

  • resourceful

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    good at finding quick and clever ways to solve problems

  • shriek

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    a loud, sharp cry

  • couched

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    to express something in a particular way

  • creak

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    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

  • hallucination

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    something you see, hear, or feel that seems real but is not caused by anything outside your mind

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  • evener

    Word

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

  • reenter

    Word

    to enter a place again

  • crossbow

    Word

    a weapon with a short bow fixed across a stock, used for shooting bolts

  • 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

  • solace

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    comfort or relief when you are sad, upset, or in pain

  • groan

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

  • deodorant

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    a product you put on your body to stop or reduce body odor

  • logics

    Word

    the study of correct reasoning

  • hideous

    Word

    extremely ugly or unpleasant

  • slumber

    Word

    a light, peaceful sleep

  • chum

    Word

    a close friend or companion

  • psyche

    Word

    the mind or soul of a person

  • grader

    Word

    a person or machine that checks, marks, or scores work

  • yorker

    Word

    a ball bowled very close to the batsman's feet

  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • sparkle

    Word

    to shine with small flashes of light

  • giggle

    Word

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

  • brag

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    to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

  • skunk

    Word

    a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

  • fives

    Word

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

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • make time with

    Phrase

    to flirt with someone or make sexual advances toward them

  • devise

    Word

    to think of and create a plan, idea, or solution

  • advent

    Word

    the arrival or beginning of something important

  • complicate

    Word

    to make something more difficult or harder to understand

  • snore

    Word

    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • rumbling

    Word

    a deep, low, continuous sound

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • yawn

    Word

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

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • mystical

    Word

    connected with spiritual experiences or mysterious religious feelings

  • nectar

    Word

    a sweet liquid made by flowers that insects and birds feed on

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • no go

    Phrase

    something that is not possible or not acceptable

  • brew

    Word

    to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

  • surfer

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    to ride on a wave while standing on a surfboard

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • dishwasher

    Word

    a machine that washes dishes automatically

  • gypsy

    Word

    a member of the Romani people

  • motivate

    Word

    to give someone a reason or desire to do something

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • grunt

    Word

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

  • overweight

    Word

    having more body weight than is considered healthy or normal

  • sneaky

    Word

    behaving in a secretive or dishonest way

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • gasp

    Word

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

  • brewery

    Word

    a place where beer is made

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • orthodox

    Word

    following traditional beliefs, rules, or practices, especially in religion

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • shatter

    Word

    to break suddenly into many pieces

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • chatter

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    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

  • guideline

    Word

    a rule or piece of advice that helps you decide what to do

  • swear word

    Phrase

    a rude or offensive word

  • pajamas

    Word

    clothes you wear for sleeping

  • don't ask

    Phrase

    used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • make out of

    Phrase

    to make something from a particular material or thing

  • strangely

    Word

    in a strange or unusual way

  • unicorn

    Word

    a mythical horse with a single horn on its forehead

  • peek

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    to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

  • soy

    Word

    a bean used as food and to make oil

  • whispering

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    the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • sigh

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    to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • sparkling

    Word

    shining with small bright points of reflected light

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • tuning

    Word

    the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

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