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The Simpsons S16E2: English vocabulary

Season 16, Episode 2AnimationComedy

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  • aforethought

    Word

    planned or considered in advance

  • fornicate

    Word

    have sex, especially when the word is used in a formal or religious context

  • emasculate

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    to make someone or something weaker or less effective

  • calamine

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    a pink powder or lotion used to soothe itchy skin

  • hubbub

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    a loud, confused noise made by many people talking at once

  • debonair

    Word

    confident, stylish, and charming, especially in a polished way

  • biddy

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    an old woman, especially one who is annoying or meddlesome

  • splay

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    to spread something out or apart

  • mantling

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    a decorative cloth used to cover an altar or lectern

  • backgammon

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    a board game for two players, with dice and pieces moved around the board

  • crinkle

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    to make small wrinkles or folds on a surface

  • floured

    Word

    covered with a thin layer of flour

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  • calla

    Word

    a plant with large, showy flowers, often white or brightly colored

  • tipsy

    Word

    slightly drunk

  • quip

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    a short, witty remark

  • subcontractor

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    a person or company hired to do part of a larger job for another contractor

  • stinker

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    a person or thing that is annoying, unpleasant, or very bad

  • meringue

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    a mixture of egg white and sugar, beaten until stiff and baked or dried

  • bouillon

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    a clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat or vegetables

  • welcomer

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

  • cashew

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    the edible nut of the cashew tree

  • bagpipe

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    a musical instrument with a bag and pipes, played by blowing air into it

  • plastering

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    the work of covering a wall or other surface with plaster

  • devastate

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    to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

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  • blacken

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    to make something black or darker

  • prying

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    too interested in other people's private matters

  • orgy

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    a wild party with a lot of drinking and sexual activity

  • bosom

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    the chest, especially when thought of as the place where feelings are held

  • creme

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    a sweet, soft dessert or filling made with cream, sugar, and eggs

  • sawdust

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    the fine powder made when wood is cut or sawn

  • armadillo

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    a small mammal with a hard shell of bony plates that rolls into a ball when threatened

  • grotto

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    a small cave, often one that is attractive or decorative

  • casserole

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    a dish of meat, vegetables, or pasta baked slowly in the oven

  • alumnus

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    a person who has graduated from a school, college, or university

  • taint

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    to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence

  • dishing

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    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • cheater

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    a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to get an advantage

  • evener

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

  • pry

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    to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

  • synchronization

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    the process of making things happen at the same time or speed

  • snip

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    a small cut made with scissors or shears

  • malice

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    the desire to harm someone or to do something wrong

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • ominous

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    giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen

  • remodel

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    to change the structure or style of a room or building

  • jerking

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    making quick, sharp movements

  • caramel

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

  • playmate

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    a child or other person you play with

  • congratulation

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    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • breaded

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    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • hoot

    Word

    the sound an owl makes

  • stewardess

    Word

    a woman who works on an aircraft helping passengers

  • cookbook

    Word

    a book of recipes and cooking tips

  • have no right

    Phrase

    to have no moral or legal permission to do something

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • fives

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    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • tabling

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    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • ding

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    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • twinkle

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    a brief flash of light that appears and disappears repeatedly

  • oddly

    Word

    in a strange or unusual way

  • choke on

    Phrase

    to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

  • lay it on

    Phrase

    to exaggerate something when speaking

  • crayon

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    a small stick of colored wax used for drawing or coloring

  • scramble

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    to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

  • hive

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    a box or structure where bees live and make honey

  • screwing

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    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • janitor

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    a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

  • on the pill

    Phrase

    using oral contraceptive pills

  • pooling

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    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • smoothing

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    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • sugared

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    coated or mixed with sugar

  • modem

    Word

    a device that connects a computer to the internet or another network

  • run off with

    Phrase

    to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it

  • cookie dough

    Phrase

    uncooked dough used to make cookies

  • bagging

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    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • erotic

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    relating to sex or sexual desire

  • mantle

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    a loose piece of clothing worn over the shoulders, like a cloak

  • sabotage

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    the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

  • bun

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    a small round bread roll, sometimes sweet

  • deserving

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    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • festive

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    connected with a celebration or holiday

  • run off

    Phrase

    to leave quickly, often in a hurry or without saying much

  • cut out

    Phrase

    cut out of a piece of material or paper

  • rink

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    a place with ice or a smooth surface for skating or hockey

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • lettered

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    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • bedded

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    past tense and past participle of bed

  • sneaking

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    done in a quiet, secret way

  • finalist

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    a person or team that has reached the final round of a competition

  • octopus

    Word

    a sea animal with eight arms and a soft body

  • wit

    Word

    the ability to say clever or funny things quickly

  • ciao bella

    Phrase

    An informal way to greet a woman, especially in Italian or Italian-style speech

  • ketchup

    Word

    a thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices

  • plaster

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    a soft material used on walls and ceilings to make a smooth hard surface when it dries

  • batter

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    to hit or beat something repeatedly with hard blows

  • faulting

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    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • tasting

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    the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

  • forgiving

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    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

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