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American Dad! S9E12: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 12AnimationComedy

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  • thwack

    Word

    to hit something with a sharp, loud blow

  • whir

    Word

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

  • retch

    Word

    to make the sound and movement of vomiting, without necessarily bringing anything up

  • breathlessly

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    in a way that shows someone is out of breath

  • guffaw

    Word

    a loud, hearty laugh

  • evilly

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    in a cruel, wicked, or evil way

  • apoplectic

    Word

    extremely angry or upset

  • wheeze

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    to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway

  • scoff

    Word

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

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • deflate

    Word

    to let air or gas out of something, or to become empty of air

  • stammer

    Word

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

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  • nervously

    Word

    in a nervous way

  • surgically

    Word

    in a way that is very careful and precise

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • scribble

    Word

    to write or draw something quickly and carelessly

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • saver

    Word

    a person who saves money or resources

  • shrewd

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    good at judging people and situations accurately; clever and practical

  • stow

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    to put something neatly into a space or container

  • caricature

    Word

    a picture or description that exaggerates someone’s features or behavior for comic effect

  • evener

    Word

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

  • inhale

    Word

    to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

  • candid

    Word

    speaking or showing the truth in a direct, honest way

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  • chime

    Word

    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • groan

    Word

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

  • harvesting

    Word

    the act of gathering a crop from the fields

  • abide

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    to accept and obey a rule, decision, or law

  • stewardess

    Word

    a woman who works on an aircraft helping passengers

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • my eye

    Phrase

    an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

  • shorthand

    Word

    a system of fast writing using symbols and abbreviations

  • Red Eye

    Phrase

    a cocktail made with beer, tomato juice, and a raw egg

  • giggle

    Word

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

  • wuss out

    Phrase

    to back out of something because you are afraid or nervous

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • blowing up

    Phrase

    a harsh scolding or reprimand

  • props

    Word

    objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

  • yearbook

    Word

    a book made by a school each year with photos, names, and memories of students and staff

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • trusting

    Word

    willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • avenge

    Word

    to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

  • fishy

    Word

    suspicious or not quite right

  • 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

  • gasp

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

  • blueprint

    Word

    a detailed plan for building something

  • socket

    Word

    a part that a plug, bulb, or other object fits into to make a connection

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • abide by

    Phrase

    to follow a rule, law, or agreement

  • moan

    Word

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

  • face off

    Phrase

    to compete directly against someone or something

  • wink

    Word

    an act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal or joke

  • moron

    Word

    an insulting word for a stupid person

  • get over

    Phrase

    to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

  • ale

    Word

    a type of beer, usually dark and with a strong flavor

  • break up

    Phrase

    to make a group of people separate and go away

  • diversion

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    the act of changing the direction of something

  • curb

    Word

    the raised edge between a road and a sidewalk

  • monte

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    a card game where players bet on which card will be turned up

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • pic

    Word

    a photo or picture

  • pajamas

    Word

    clothes you wear for sleeping

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • awfully

    Word

    very; extremely

  • move about

    Phrase

    to walk or move around in different places

  • debating

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    the activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides

  • Monte Carlo

    Phrase

    a city in Monaco, known for its casino and luxury hotels

  • salute

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    to greet or show respect to someone in a formal way

  • attendant

    Word

    a person who works in a place and helps customers or passengers

  • whispering

    Word

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

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • sigh

    Word

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

  • batter

    Word

    to hit or beat something repeatedly with hard blows

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • gin

    Word

    a strong alcoholic drink made from grain and flavored with juniper and other plants

  • pounding

    Word

    a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

  • great job

    Phrase

    used to praise someone for doing something well

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • thank god

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen

  • joker

    Word

    a person who likes joking and playing tricks

  • no time

    Phrase

    a very short period of time

  • pillow fight

    Phrase

    a game in which people hit each other with pillows

  • Life Saver

    Phrase

    a small round candy with a hole in the middle

  • fish stick

    Phrase

    a piece of fish coated in breadcrumbs and fried

  • discard

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    to throw away something you no longer want or need

  • blow up

    Phrase

    explode or burst violently

  • ginger ale

    Phrase

    a sweet fizzy drink flavored with ginger

  • don't worry

    Phrase

    A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • TV show

    Phrase

    a television program

  • run out

    Phrase

    to use all of something so that none is left

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