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The Simpsons S30E9: English vocabulary

Season 30, Episode 9AnimationComedy

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  • importune

    Word

    to keep asking someone for something in an annoying or persistent way

  • slicer

    Word

    a machine or tool that cuts food into thin slices

  • duds

    Word

    clothes, especially old or casual clothes

  • spanking

    Word

    a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand

  • genteel

    Word

    polite and refined in a way that can seem old-fashioned or affected

  • mannerism

    Word

    a repeated habit or way of moving, speaking, or behaving

  • bygone

    Word

    from an earlier time; no longer current

  • iota

    Word

    a very small amount

  • musketeer

    Word

    a soldier who carried a musket

  • flunk

    Word

    to fail an exam, test, or course

  • transference

    Word

    the act or process of moving something from one place, person, or thing to another

  • calmness

    Word

    the state of being calm and peaceful

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  • idolize

    Word

    to admire someone so much that you think they are almost perfect

  • pout

    Word

    to push your lips forward, often to show annoyance or to look flirtatious

  • infatuated

    Word

    having a strong but usually short-lived romantic attraction to someone

  • shredding

    Word

    the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

  • spoiler

    Word

    a comment or post that reveals an important part of a story, movie, or game before you see it

  • thong

    Word

    a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used for fastening or tying things

  • stalked

    Word

    to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

  • evener

    Word

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

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • mutter

    Word

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

  • defuse

    Word

    make a dangerous or tense situation less serious or less likely to cause trouble

  • stripper

    Word

    a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar

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  • spank

    Word

    to hit someone on the buttocks with an open hand, usually as punishment

  • chops

    Word

    the sides of the face below the eyes

  • defunct

    Word

    no longer in use or no longer working

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • hear things

    Phrase

    to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there

  • sugar and spice

    Phrase

    two things that are completely different

  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • your boy

    Phrase

    I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

  • real one

    Phrase

    an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

  • substitution

    Word

    the act of replacing one thing with another

  • booty

    Word

    stolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates

  • clarinet

    Word

    a woodwind instrument with a single reed and keys

  • lock into

    Phrase

    to become firmly involved in a plan, system, or situation

  • veal

    Word

    meat from a young cow, used as food

  • soccer mom

    Phrase

    an informal term for a mother who spends a lot of time driving her children to school and activities

  • stalk

    Word

    the main stem of a plant

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • blackberry

    Word

    a small dark purple fruit that grows on a thorny bush

  • disarm

    Word

    to take weapons away from someone or something

  • from hell

    Phrase

    used after a noun to say that something is extremely bad or unpleasant

  • sugared

    Word

    coated or mixed with sugar

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • spoiler alert

    Phrase

    a warning that the following part will reveal important plot details

  • asthma attack

    Phrase

    a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms

  • read for

    Phrase

    to study for a degree or exam

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • armed robbery

    Phrase

    a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one

  • only time will tell

    Phrase

    used to say that the result will not be known until later

  • pant

    Word

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

  • resentment

    Word

    a feeling of anger and hurt because you think you have been treated unfairly

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • wind up

    Phrase

    to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • finch

    Word

    a small bird that eats seeds and often sings

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • blueberry

    Word

    a small blue or purple berry that you can eat

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • family business

    Phrase

    a business owned and run by members of the same family

  • weathering

    Word

    the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

  • duct

    Word

    a tube or passage that carries air, liquid, or another substance

  • incompetent

    Word

    not having the skills or ability needed to do something well

  • get late

    Phrase

    to become late in the day or evening

  • pick up the pace

    Phrase

    to start moving or working faster

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • tasting

    Word

    the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • second grade

    Phrase

    the school year after first grade and before third grade

  • rubber band

    Phrase

    a small elastic loop used for holding papers or other things together

  • photo booth

    Phrase

    a small booth where people can take photos, often passport-style photos

  • bathroom break

    Phrase

    a short break for people to use the toilet

  • too late

    Phrase

    so late that something can no longer be done or changed

  • bravery

    Word

    the quality of being brave

  • pony

    Word

    a small horse

  • duct tape

    Phrase

    a strong sticky tape used for repairs and other jobs

  • asthma

    Word

    a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe, often causing wheezing and coughing

  • perfume

    Word

    a sweet-smelling liquid people put on their skin or clothes

  • assured

    Word

    certain and confident

  • lunch in

    Phrase

    to eat lunch at home or at work instead of going out

  • attic

    Word

    a room or space just below the roof of a house, often used for storage

  • don't worry

    Phrase

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

  • bankruptcy

    Word

    a legal process for people or businesses that cannot pay their debts

  • get along

    Phrase

    to have a friendly relationship with someone and not argue

  • rabbi

    Word

    a Jewish religious teacher or leader

  • sighting

    Word

    an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

  • uh uh

    Phrase

    a quick, informal way to say no or show disagreement

  • uh oh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems likely to go wrong

  • stop by

    Phrase

    to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

  • hand out

    Phrase

    to give things to several people one by one

  • summon

    Word

    order or ask someone to come to a place, especially officially

  • equity

    Word

    fairness in the way people are treated

  • ugh

    Word

    used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

  • put down

    Phrase

    to place something on a surface or in a lower position

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

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