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The Simpsons S1E5: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 5AnimationComedy

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  • snivel

    Word

    to complain in a tearful, weak way

  • dawdle

    Word

    to waste time by moving or acting too slowly

  • tattle

    Word

    to tell on someone, especially a child telling an adult about bad behavior

  • carthaginian

    Word

    relating to ancient Carthage or its people

  • inoffensive

    Word

    not likely to offend or upset people; harmless

  • polisher

    Word

    a machine or tool used to make something smooth and shiny

  • eventuality

    Word

    a possible future event or result, especially one you are preparing for

  • tormenting

    Word

    causing someone to feel great pain or suffering

  • pincers

    Word

    a tool with two arms used for gripping and pulling things

  • dank

    Word

    slightly wet, cold, and unpleasant

  • measly

    Word

    very small or too small to be satisfying

  • afoot

    Word

    already happening or about to happen

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  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • figurehead

    Word

    a leader who has the title but little real power

  • lifelike

    Word

    looking very much like a real person, animal, or thing

  • scoot

    Word

    to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way

  • resentful

    Word

    feeling angry and unfairly treated, especially because someone else got something you wanted

  • ghastly

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    very unpleasant, ugly, or frightening

  • saturation

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    the point at which nothing more can be added or absorbed

  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • bicker

    Word

    to argue about small, unimportant things

  • splatter

    Word

    to make liquid, paint, or mud fly and land in small drops

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • hearty

    Word

    warm, friendly, and enthusiastic

  • scuffle

    Word

    to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

  • bitters

    Word

    a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

  • chunky

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    thick and rounded, with large pieces or parts

  • ballooned

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    to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

  • advertiser

    Word

    a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

  • lovingly

    Word

    in a loving way; with affection

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • boy talk

    Phrase

    informal talk that is typical of men and may not interest women

  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • horny

    Word

    sexually excited

  • lash

    Word

    to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

  • fives

    Word

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

  • bring it

    Phrase

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

  • elm

    Word

    a tall tree with rough leaves and hard wood

  • battle stations

    Phrase

    an order to get ready for action, especially on a ship

  • armistice

    Word

    an agreement to stop fighting for a period of time, especially in a war

  • maniac

    Word

    a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

  • cut off

    Phrase

    separated from the rest by cutting

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • arming

    Word

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

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • trilogy

    Word

    a series of three related books, films, or other works

  • on earth

    Phrase

    used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • can't stand

    Phrase

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

  • circle around

    Phrase

    to move around something in a circle

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • cheat on

    Phrase

    to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

  • book in

    Phrase

    to arrange a time or appointment for someone

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • knock it off

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • mitt

    Word

    a large glove with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers, used for catching a ball or for warmth

  • ottoman

    Word

    a low seat without a back or arms, often used as a footrest or for storage

  • big guy

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or boy

  • reconstruct

    Word

    to build or make something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

  • bland

    Word

    boring, plain, and lacking strong character or flavor

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • violate

    Word

    to break a rule, law, or agreement

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • good times

    Phrase

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

  • thank heavens

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen or has ended

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • depict

    Word

    to show or describe something in words or in a picture

  • untie

    Word

    to undo something that is tied or fastened

  • sucker

    Word

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

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • grease

    Word

    a thick, oily substance used to make moving parts work smoothly

  • crumb

    Word

    a small piece of bread, cake, or other baked food

  • greasy

    Word

    covered with or containing a lot of oil or grease

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • no good

    Phrase

    bad, useless, or not worth using

  • yeah right

    Phrase

    an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

  • piles

    Word

    a large amount of something

  • fourth grade

    Phrase

    the fourth year of school, usually for children around nine or ten

  • water balloon

    Phrase

    a small balloon filled with water, used for throwing in games or pranks

  • school bus

    Phrase

    a bus that takes children to and from school

  • vibrant

    Word

    full of energy, excitement, or life

  • arithmetic

    Word

    the part of mathematics that deals with numbers and basic calculations

  • Bad Thing

    Phrase

    something that has a bad effect or causes trouble

  • rhyme

    Word

    a word that has the same ending sound as another word

  • upsetting

    Word

    making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

  • toad

    Word

    a small animal with a short body and short legs that lives on land and in water

  • deal out

    Phrase

    to give things out to people one by one

  • block off

    Phrase

    to close a road, path, or entrance so that people or vehicles cannot pass

  • commence

    Word

    to begin or start

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • menace

    Word

    a person or thing that is dangerous or likely to cause harm

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

  • big deal

    Phrase

    something that is not important or impressive

  • help out

    Phrase

    to help with a task or in a difficult situation

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