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The Simpsons S15E15: English vocabulary

Season 15, Episode 15AnimationComedy

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  • whir

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect

  • guffaw

    Word

    a loud, hearty laugh

  • bidet

    Word

    a bathroom fixture used for washing your private parts after using the toilet

  • plop

    Word

    to fall or land with a soft, dull sound

  • sweepings

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    bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor

  • stepladder

    Word

    a small folding ladder with wide steps

  • stomaching

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    the present participle of stomach

  • gurgle

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    to make a bubbling sound while moving through liquid

  • dynamiting

    Word

    the act of blowing something up with dynamite

  • studding

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    the act of decorating something with studs or small metal decorations

  • pasty

    Word

    pale and unhealthy-looking

  • fearfully

    Word

    in a way that shows fear or anxiety

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  • entree

    Word

    the main dish in a meal

  • foxed

    Word

    stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

  • stilt

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    a long pole with a footrest, used for walking above the ground

  • thunderous

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    very loud and deep, like thunder

  • swig

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    to drink something in large mouthfuls

  • whimper

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    to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

  • rustle

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    to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

  • stereotyped

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    lacking originality and sounding familiar in a dull way

  • yelp

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    to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise

  • fume

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    a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor

  • misbehave

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    to behave badly or in a way that is not acceptable

  • saber

    Word

    a curved sword with one sharp edge

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  • unholy

    Word

    not holy or sacred

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • honk

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    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

  • galactic

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    relating to a galaxy or galaxies

  • couched

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    to express something in a particular way

  • chateau

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    a large French country house or castle

  • hinged

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    fastened with a hinge or hinges so it can swing open and shut

  • evener

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

  • lug

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    to carry or drag something heavy with effort

  • scraping

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    small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

  • boning

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    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • polka

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    a lively dance with quick steps and a hop

  • nauseous

    Word

    feeling as if you might vomit

  • fanfare

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    a short, loud piece of music played on brass instruments, often to announce someone or something important

  • winery

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    a place where wine is made and often sold

  • squeak

    Word

    to make a short, high-pitched sound

  • regulatory

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    related to rules or laws made by an authority

  • lineman

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    a worker who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines

  • whoop

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    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • giddy

    Word

    feeling dizzy and unsteady

  • mutter

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    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • gulp

    Word

    to swallow food or drink quickly, often in a noisy way

  • chirp

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    to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

  • skied

    Word

    past tense of ski

  • geez

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    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • slumber

    Word

    a light, peaceful sleep

  • thatcher

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    a person who builds or repairs thatched roofs

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • harvesting

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    the act of gathering a crop from the fields

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • shadowing

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    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • booze cruise

    Phrase

    to drive after drinking too much alcohol

  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • eyelash

    Word

    one of the short hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelid

  • aroma

    Word

    a pleasant smell, especially from food or drink

  • real one

    Phrase

    an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

  • timeless

    Word

    lasting or appealing across different times and styles; not easily dated

  • giggle

    Word

    to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

  • wheeling

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    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

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

  • deduction

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    the act of taking an amount away from a total, especially for tax or pay

  • tabling

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    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • lush

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    growing thickly and looking healthy and green

  • ticking

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    the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • smoker

    Word

    a person who smokes tobacco regularly

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • snore

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    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • channeling

    Word

    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • dripping

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    the act of liquid dripping in drops

  • icing

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    a sweet, smooth mixture used to cover cakes and cookies

  • scramble

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

  • hoop

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    a circular ring or band

  • rendering

    Word

    a way of showing or presenting something, especially in art, film, or speech

  • footstep

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    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • big lug

    Phrase

    an informal word for a big, strong man who is gentle and kind

  • culprit

    Word

    the person who did a crime or caused a problem

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • drinker

    Word

    a person who drinks alcohol, especially a lot of it

  • break in

    Phrase

    to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

  • stereotype

    Word

    a fixed and oversimplified idea about a group of people or things

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • mean the world to

    Phrase

    to be very important or deeply meaningful to someone

  • sniff

    Word

    to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

  • drinking problem

    Phrase

    a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol

  • hinge

    Word

    a metal part that joins two things and lets one swing open or shut

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • for days

    Phrase

    for a very long time

  • major league

    Phrase

    the highest level of competition in a sport

  • expire

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    to come to an end or stop being valid

  • pamphlet

    Word

    a small booklet or leaflet about one subject

  • booze

    Word

    alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

  • walk on

    Phrase

    to come onto the stage in a performance

  • on the road

    Phrase

    away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

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