The Simpsons S5E15: English vocabulary

not alive

to gently and persistently persuade someone to do something

a ruler who has total power over other people or a place

to block a pipe, drain, or other passage so that nothing can flow through it

hard work, especially work that is tiring and takes a lot of time

to state again, especially to make something clear or strong

a place or position that gives you a good view of something

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

to cover a road, path, or area with stone, bricks, concrete, or asphalt

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

a person who gives something to someone else

a machine that squeezes air or gas and increases its pressure

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

not using time, money, or energy well

the hard surface that covers a road, path, or area

a long and often difficult journey, or a series of difficult experiences

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a group of three close friends or companions

a lack of the skill or ability needed to do something well

to end well or be resolved successfully

an old word for an aircraft or other machine that flies

careful because something may be dangerous or cause problems

relating to the sky or outer space

a bet on the result of something

a machine used for cutting grass

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

kind, polite, and pleasant to people

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

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

existing as a natural part of something

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

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

to realize that someone is investigating you or has discovered something about you

the condition of having too much body fat

used after a number to show that there are more of the same kind than the number mentioned

done too quickly and without enough thought

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to show approval by clapping

a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol

coated or mixed with sugar

to give someone or something an unofficial name or title

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to tell someone to be quiet

causing an itch or feeling itchy

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

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

the activity of sending spacecraft to study outer space

a person who fights for a country's freedom or independence

an event where prizes or honors are formally given to winners or other recipients

a situation where people are judged or chosen mainly because they are popular, not because they are best

without paying anything

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

to burn completely and be destroyed by fire

to laugh together with someone in a friendly way

to stop working because of a short circuit

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

extremely important or necessary

an area of land where grapes are grown, especially for making wine

a strong, sharp taste or smell

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a feeling of great wonder and respect, sometimes with a little fear

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

loyal support for a person, group, or cause

a list of tasks or items to check off one by one

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a home run

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a bent part on a machine that turns back-and-forth motion into circular motion

coming before something else in time, order, or position

lasting a long time or taking more time than expected

the planning and organization needed to move people, goods, or supplies from one place to another

a person who studies mathematics or works in mathematics

to some extent; fairly

a smell, especially a bad one