The Simpsons S28E12: English vocabulary

the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work

a hard, dark volcanic glass formed when lava cools very quickly

neat and clean enough to be seen in public

a very poor person, especially one who has little or no money or property

a strip of material used to mark your place in a book

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

an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

a plant with thick red or green stalks that are cooked and eaten

a clouding of the lens of the eye that can cause blurred vision

partly melted snow or ice on the ground

intended to make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed

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

to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

a hard yellow fruit that is used especially for jam, jelly, and preserves

to confuse or puzzle someone

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

giving off light because it is very hot

a mischievous child, especially one who is poor or badly dressed

a design made from two or more initials, often used on clothes or personal items

a sweet made with licorice root flavor

something that is not important or valuable

thin, flexible twigs used for making baskets and furniture

a small house or cottage, often in the mountains or near a ski resort

showing great skill and polish; excellent

a dirty mark or smear

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

smart, stylish, and attractive

looking or feeling sad and gloomy

the fine powder made when wood is cut or sawn

the process of drawing or outlining with ink

to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style

something you do or buy for pleasure, especially when it is a little extravagant

to move quickly down through the air

excellent; of very high quality

so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believe

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

closely related in nature, character, or feeling

a small tool used to remove pencil marks

to waste money, time, or an opportunity in a careless way

having no money at all

to shake slightly and quickly, often because of fear, cold, or excitement

to make liquid, paint, or mud fly and land in small drops

to insult or show disrespect to someone

the act of combing hair

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

winning or succeeding after a struggle

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

a person who repairs shoes for a living

a small fenced field where horses or other animals are kept or exercised

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a place where wine is made and often sold

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

in a cruel way

a small beetle that gives off light from its body

a group of five musicians or singers

a large airship with a rigid frame

a feeling that stops you from acting naturally because you are shy or embarrassed

the process of putting blood into someone's body through a vein

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

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

past tense of ski

the long hair growing around the neck of a horse, lion, or similar animal

calm and controlled, especially after strong emotion

a large tomb, especially one built for an important person

a close friend or companion

a soft, chewy sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream

a very rich and powerful business person

a small group of people brought together for a job or task

a later stage in someone’s life or career when they start doing something new

the act of telling a story or describing events

a large, flat dish used for serving food

to hit something quickly with your hand

a man or boy