The Simpsons S32E1: English vocabulary

to make a substance or place dirty or unsafe by adding harmful material

dried out and shriveled

to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat

the dry outer covering of a seed or grain

the process of changing the pitch, key, or tone of a sound

a narrow crack or opening, especially in rock or a wall

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it

a period of heavy drinking

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to get an advantage

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

a plant disease that causes leaves, flowers, or crops to wither and die

the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

a figure, often made to look like a person, that is put in a field to scare birds away

a wild animal like a small dog, found in Africa and Asia

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

the act of frightening or pressuring someone to make them do something

to enter a place, organization, or group secretly in order to get information or cause harm

a close friend or companion

weak and lacking energy or strength

a serious disease that affects the brain and nervous system and is usually fatal

showing hate or strong dislike

the ready position in fencing

to stop a fire or flame from burning

to talk in a casual, lively way

the life or world believed to exist after death

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

the fact of being responsible for your actions and able to explain them

the use of children in work that is harmful or exploitative

a very large extinct elephant with long curved tusks

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

a person in a group who has a bad influence on the others

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a machine with blades that is turned by moving water, steam, gas, or air to produce power

a group of wild boars

happening or done every night

a machine that records when workers arrive and leave work

to add a little more liquid or another ingredient so something is almost full

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

not showing gratitude

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

words or pictures drawn or painted on walls or other public places, often without permission

a friendly way to address a man or boy

as; in the same way that

a home run

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

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

the act of playing drums

not tight or firm; loose

a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia

a strong feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

to move away and stop bothering someone

someone you work with

a large monkey without a tail, such as a chimpanzee or gorilla

a person from Spain

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

a casual way to say goodbye

a list of topics to be discussed at a meeting

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a very short period of time

a story read to a child before bedtime

a day when people are expected to work

a device that warns you when it detects smoke

a system of physical exercises and breathing used to improve health and relaxation

a small metal fastener used to join the ends of a belt, strap, or similar band

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

to join in singing a song that someone else is singing or playing

unable to pay your debts and officially declared so by law

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