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The Simpsons S27E21: English vocabulary

Season 27, Episode 21AnimationComedy

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  • retch

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

  • unread

    Word

    not yet read or opened

  • heckle

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    to shout rude or hostile comments at a speaker or performer

  • linchpin

    Word

    a person or thing that is essential to a group, plan, or system

  • muffle

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    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • worser

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    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • kisser

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    a person who kisses a lot or in a particular way

  • loveless

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    without love or affection

  • welcomer

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

  • whimper

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

  • hounding

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    to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them

  • murmuring

    Word

    a soft, low, continuous sound

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  • nervously

    Word

    in a nervous way

  • cadaver

    Word

    a dead human body

  • burlesque

    Word

    a humorous work or performance that mocks something by exaggerating it

  • cajun

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    a person from the Cajun community in Louisiana

  • auctioneer

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    a person who runs an auction and calls out the bids

  • crabbing

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    the activity of catching crabs

  • shudder

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

  • shriek

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    a loud, sharp cry

  • saver

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    a person who saves money or resources

  • assent

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    to show or give approval or agreement

  • startle

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    to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

  • squeal

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    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

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  • honk

    Word

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

  • dishing

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    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • terrify

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    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • evener

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

  • stinger

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    the sharp part on the back of a bee, wasp, or similar insect that can sting

  • cuddle

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    to hold someone or something close in your arms in a loving way

  • fanfare

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    a short, loud piece of music played on brass instruments, often to announce someone or something important

  • bah

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    an exclamation used to show disgust, contempt, or annoyance

  • noose

    Word

    a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

  • whoop

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    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • fringed

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    having a decorative edge made of hanging threads or strips

  • mutter

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

  • chime

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    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • groan

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

  • ballooned

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    to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • darn

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    to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

  • magically

    Word

    in a way that seems to happen by magic

  • whew

    Word

    used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

  • Who's Who

    Phrase

    a book or list of important or famous people

  • slur

    Word

    an insulting remark about someone, especially one that attacks their race, religion, or identity

  • can of corn

    Phrase

    an easy fly ball in baseball

  • experimentation

    Word

    the practice of trying new ideas, methods, or ways of doing something

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • done for

    Phrase

    in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

  • orchestral

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    relating to an orchestra

  • end on

    Phrase

    with the end facing forward or toward something

  • toasting

    Word

    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • growl

    Word

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

  • slept on

    Phrase

    not appreciated enough; overlooked or undervalued

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • helium

    Word

    a light, colorless gas used in balloons and some scientific equipment

  • suicidal

    Word

    having thoughts of killing yourself

  • tremble

    Word

    to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because you are nervous, cold, or weak

  • spruce

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    a type of evergreen tree with short needles and a pointed shape

  • stun

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    to shock or surprise someone very much

  • dripping

    Word

    the act of liquid dripping in drops

  • longitude

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    the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees

  • number seven

    Phrase

    the batter who is scheduled to bat seventh in the batting order

  • footstep

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    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • worse off

    Phrase

    in a worse financial or living situation than before

  • conflicting

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    not agreeing with something else; contradictory

  • napping

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    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • flop

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    to fall or move down heavily and loosely

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • me three

    Phrase

    an informal way of saying you agree with someone

  • milky

    Word

    having a pale white or creamy color

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • shopper

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    a person who is shopping, especially in a store or mall

  • public speaking

    Phrase

    the skill of speaking to an audience in public

  • undermine

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    to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

  • proclaim

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    to announce something publicly or officially

  • reality show

    Phrase

    a TV program that shows real people in unscripted situations

  • latitude

    Word

    the distance of a place north or south of the equator

  • gravy

    Word

    a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened

  • freak out

    Phrase

    to become very upset, frightened, or excited

  • sleep on

    Phrase

    to wait until the next day before deciding something

  • grunt

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

  • lay off

    Phrase

    to stop bothering or criticizing someone

  • gasp

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

  • elf

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    a small magical creature from folk stories, often with pointed ears

  • hash browns

    Phrase

    a dish of shredded or grated potatoes fried until crisp and golden

  • ungrateful

    Word

    not showing gratitude

  • troupe

    Word

    a group of performers who work together

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pant

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

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • rubbing

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    the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

  • spontaneous

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    done in a natural, unplanned way

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • chatter

    Word

    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

  • ironic

    Word

    using irony

  • figure out

    Phrase

    to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

  • resent

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    to feel angry or upset about something unfair

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