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The Simpsons S7E20: English vocabulary

Season 7, Episode 20AnimationComedy

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  • tousle

    Word

    to make hair messy or untidy

  • overrate

    Word

    to think or say that something is better, more important, or more valuable than it really is

  • immodest

    Word

    not modest; showing too much of the body or too much confidence

  • brogue

    Word

    a type of sturdy leather shoe with decorative holes in it

  • sop

    Word

    a piece of bread or food dipped in liquid

  • equivalency

    Word

    the quality of being equal in value, amount, or meaning

  • camembert

    Word

    a soft, creamy cheese with a white rind

  • bountiful

    Word

    large in amount; plentiful

  • shackle

    Word

    a metal loop or fastener used to connect a chain or rope

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • obliging

    Word

    willing and quick to help other people

  • welcomer

    Word

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

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  • leavings

    Word

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

  • trumpeting

    Word

    to make a loud cry like an elephant

  • thermostat

    Word

    a device that controls the temperature in a room or building

  • hounding

    Word

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

  • thumbed

    Word

    past tense and past participle of thumb through

  • canvass

    Word

    to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

  • midge

    Word

    a very small fly, often found near water or in swarms

  • ravage

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    to cause serious damage to something

  • roving

    Word

    moving from place to place, especially as part of a job

  • fruitless

    Word

    not successful or not producing any useful result

  • poling

    Word

    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • nibble

    Word

    to take small bites of something

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  • jerky

    Word

    dried meat, usually beef, eaten as a snack

  • snug

    Word

    warm, comfortable, and close-fitting

  • untold

    Word

    too great or shocking to be described

  • bustle

    Word

    to move around in a busy, energetic way

  • evener

    Word

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

  • pious

    Word

    deeply religious and devoted to God

  • teeny

    Word

    very small

  • silo

    Word

    a tall structure on a farm used for storing grain or animal feed

  • doomsday

    Word

    the end of the world or the final judgment in some religions

  • heed

    Word

    to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request

  • keg

    Word

    a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • ominous

    Word

    giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen

  • intermittent

    Word

    happening from time to time, with breaks in between

  • much obliged

    Phrase

    a polite old-fashioned way of saying thank you

  • epiphany

    Word

    a sudden moment of understanding or realization

  • Mr Big

    Phrase

    an important person who secretly controls a criminal group or illegal business

  • when it's at home

    Phrase

    used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

  • death squad

    Phrase

    a small armed group that kills people for a government or powerful group

  • cleanse

    Word

    to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

  • strangle

    Word

    to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • at ease

    Phrase

    a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

  • aye aye

    Phrase

    A naval reply meaning yes, sir, or I understand and will obey

  • It boy

    Phrase

    a young man who is very fashionable and widely talked about

  • disposed

    Word

    willing to do something or likely to agree to it

  • your boy

    Phrase

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

  • impulsive

    Word

    acting quickly without thinking about the results

  • dreamy

    Word

    pleasantly soft, gentle, or romantic in a way that feels a little unreal

  • hereby

    Word

    using these words or actions to make something official

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • waffle

    Word

    a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • brag

    Word

    to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

  • vat

    Word

    a large container used for holding liquids

  • paling

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    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • fives

    Word

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

  • dependency

    Word

    the state of needing or relying on someone or something else

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • take the rap

    Phrase

    to be blamed or punished for something, especially for someone else's wrongdoing

  • devise

    Word

    to think of and create a plan, idea, or solution

  • unbroken

    Word

    not broken, damaged, or interrupted

  • rapped

    Word

    to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

  • tempting

    Word

    so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

  • sweaty

    Word

    covered with sweat

  • faucet

    Word

    a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe

  • whipping

    Word

    the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

  • man on

    Phrase

    a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

  • profiling

    Word

    the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

  • nutty

    Word

    slightly crazy, strange, or eccentric

  • doodle

    Word

    to make quick, casual drawings, often while thinking about something else

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • well said

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree with what someone has just said

  • point taken

    Phrase

    a polite way of saying you understand and accept someone’s point

  • endorse

    Word

    to publicly support a person, product, or idea

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • people person

    Phrase

    a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

  • for reasons

    Phrase

    used to say that the reason is unknown or not being stated

  • beside the point

    Phrase

    not related to the main subject or issue

  • maturing

    Word

    becoming more mature and fully developed

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • true that

    Phrase

    used to strongly agree with someone

  • applaud

    Word

    to show approval by clapping

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • memorize

    Word

    to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

  • horribly

    Word

    to a very bad or unpleasant degree

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • dispose

    Word

    to get rid of something

  • credibility

    Word

    the quality of being trusted and believed

  • hustle

    Word

    to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

  • leaky

    Word

    allowing liquid to escape or pass through

  • itchy

    Word

    causing an itch or feeling itchy

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