The Simpsons S11E22: English vocabulary

to make a place stronger and better protected against attack

to make something, especially a reputation, seem less good or less respected

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

a state of confusion, untidiness, or lack of order

wild, silly, or out-of-control behavior

a person who saves money or resources

a sharp point or projection, especially on a tool or piece of metal

showing no mercy or kindness

having no money at all

to move around in a busy, energetic way

to express something in a particular way

the muscle below the lungs that helps you breathe

to run or move with short, quick steps

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

a feeling that you do not trust someone or something

either of the two lines of latitude around 23.5° north and south of the equator

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

predictable and not funny, especially because it is too obvious

covered with frost or looking cold and icy

a complete failure, especially one that is embarrassing or badly organized

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

preserved in vinegar or salty water

the dead body of an animal

small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

a person who has betrayed a group, country, or belief

a person who pretends to be someone else to trick people

to end well or be resolved successfully

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

used to challenge someone to try something, especially a fight or argument

hit someone or something repeatedly and violently

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to explain something in more detail

to dance in a lively, energetic way

to show strong contempt for someone or something

a Buddhist monk in Tibetan Buddhism

a break or pause in a series, activity, or career

the act of moving something on wheels

a bird that climbs tree trunks and pecks wood with its strong beak

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

in a way that relates to music

a state of confusion, disorder, or strong emotional upset

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a cleaning product used for washing clothes or dishes

the use of children in work that is harmful or exploitative

to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

to escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery

To dance in an energetic, lively way

an expression of surprise, annoyance, or worry

producing fruit

something that is fake or meant to deceive

becoming more mature and fully developed

to make something last longer

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to deliberately do things that are likely to cause trouble or a fight

the process of increasing gradually

a wheelbarrow or a similar cart with one wheel

a group of wild boars

a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a river running through it

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen next

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to come together again after being apart

used to say that something is certain to happen or be true

the legal duty to serve as a juror in a trial

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a long, angry argument or conflict

in a blunt or direct way

to fly high in the air, or rise high above something

relating to the movement of the sea caused by the moon and sun

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

a group of male students at a college or university

to delay dealing with something

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a large tub that you fill with water for washing your body