The Simpsons S9E12: English vocabulary

lasting for only a short time

the sound an owl makes

making you feel calm and relaxed

the first assistant to the key grip or the gaffer on a film set

to make something four times as large or as much

home; to or at home

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to look at something with attention or wonder

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

a short, sharp ringing sound

a machine or program that imitates a real machine, situation, or process for practice or testing

to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

the quality of being new, unusual, or different

a circular ring or band

to hold on tightly to someone or something

a large, expensive car, often driven by a chauffeur

used to say that something is not believable

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

a small thin branch from a tree or bush

flattering or persuasive talk used to get someone to do something

coated or mixed with sugar

a streetcar or tram that carries passengers in a city

very informal words and expressions used in speech, especially by a particular group

a brass musical instrument with a curved tube and a single-reed mouthpiece

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

to become ill with something, especially a cold or the flu

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

old enough to be legally an adult

to delay dealing with something

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to depend on something; to be decided by something

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

having many small holes or dents on the surface

having many bends or turns

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

an act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal or joke

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

as; in the same way that

to give money back to someone, especially after a return or complaint

a home run

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

a wheel kept in a car to use if one of the tires goes flat

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

to cook something quickly in hot fat or oil

to spray or wash something with a hose

to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

make something false or copied in order to trick people

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a sweet treat made of crushed ice with flavored syrup

a soft sweet made from spun sugar

A hot dog coated in cornmeal batter and deep-fried

a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

a playful or figurative way to refer to a lion as the most powerful animal

to some extent; fairly

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

containing a lot of fat

a casual way to say goodbye

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

a statement or idea that can be discussed or argued about

an extra wheel kept in a vehicle to use if a tyre goes flat

having a ring or rings around it

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

bad, useless, or not worth using

a large hoop toy that you twirl around your body

so bright that it is hard to see

trained to react in a particular way

not straight; bent or uneven