repairer
Worda person who repairs things
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The Simpsons S16E16: English vocabulary
Season 16, Episode 16AnimationComedy
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roofer
Worda person whose job is to build or repair roofs
impressionistic
Wordrelating to Impressionism or having a soft, dreamy style
lunged
Wordto make a sudden forward movement, usually to attack or grab something
knocker
Worda metal or wooden piece on a door that you hit to make a knocking sound
vaseline
Worda soft, greasy substance used to protect or soothe skin
anagram
Worda word or phrase made by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase
welcomer
Worda person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
lunge
Worda sudden forward movement, especially in an attack or to catch something
frosting
Worda sweet, creamy topping used on cakes and cupcakes
fascinate
Wordto attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
seedy
Wordlooking dirty, shabby, or a bit unsafe
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yogi
Worda person who practices yoga regularly and well
perverse
Worddeliberately unreasonable or hard to deal with
certify
Wordto officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable
technicals
Wordthe practical details of something, especially the technical ones
evener
Wordsomething that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
boning
Wordthe process of removing bones from meat or fish
derrick
Worda tall structure used for lifting heavy equipment or drilling for oil
improbable
Wordnot likely to happen or be true
intermediary
Worda person or organization that helps two sides communicate or reach an agreement
dandy
Wordvery good; excellent
blindfold
Worda cloth or band tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see
shingle
Worda thin piece of wood, stone, or other material used to cover a roof or wall
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refreshment
Worda short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic
checkmate
Wordthe move in chess that traps the opponent's king so it cannot escape
eyeball
Wordthe round part of the eye
gravitational
Wordrelating to the force of gravity
petit
Wordsmall or tiny
farce
Worda funny play, film, or situation that is full of silly or unlikely events
sizing
Worda process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
go there
Phraseused to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
mower
Worda machine used for cutting grass
fives
Worda game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
look on
Phraseto think of someone or something in a particular way
tabling
Wordthe act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
stacking
Wordthe act of putting things into a pile or piles
surprise surprise
Phrasesaid when something expected and not surprising happens, often in a sarcastic way
channeling
Wordthe act of directing energy, money, or attention into something
subconscious
Wordhappening in the mind without you being aware of it
validate
Wordto check or prove that something is correct, true, or acceptable
hide behind
Phraseto use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility
bring back to life
Phraseto make someone or something alive again after death or unconsciousness
find out
Phraseto discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
noel
Worda Christmas song, especially a traditional one
top shelf
Phrasethe upper part of the goal in ice hockey
gutter
Worda shallow channel under the edge of a roof that carries away rainwater
for nothing
Phrasewithout paying anything
looping
Wordthe repeated playing of a video, song, or other media
turn on
Phraseto depend on something; to be decided by something
winding
Wordhaving many bends or turns
better off
Phrasein a better situation, especially after a change or decision
have nots
Phrasepeople who have little money or wealth
storming
Wordmoving forward quickly and forcefully
now now
Phrasea mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing
lowering
Wordthe act of making something lower or of becoming lower
homer
Worda home run
say what
Phrasea casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it
to be honest
Phraseused to introduce a frank opinion or statement
embark
Wordto begin a journey on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
weathering
Wordthe wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather
gigantic
Wordextremely large
debating
Wordthe activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides
kind of
Phraseto some extent; fairly
tasting
Wordthe activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor
torpedo
Worda weapon that travels underwater and explodes when it hits a target
overflow
Wordto flow out over the edge of a container or area
what's happening
Phrasea casual way to greet someone and ask how they are
yoga
Worda system of physical exercises and breathing used to improve health and relaxation
conditioned
Wordtrained to react in a particular way
counselor
Worda person whose job is to help people with personal, school, or emotional problems
just now
Phrasea very short time ago
teddy bear
Phrasea soft toy shaped like a bear
stool
Worda small seat with no back or arms
marge
Worda female given name
secrecy
Wordthe state of keeping something secret or hidden
righter
Wordmore correct or more suitable
tile
Worda small flat piece of baked clay, stone, or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
mores
Wordthe customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group
pitcher
Worda large container with a handle and a narrow top, used for pouring liquids
so much
Phraseto a very great degree; very much
imaginary
Wordexisting only in the mind; not real
crook
Worda dishonest person or criminal
entrepreneur
Worda person who starts and runs a business, especially one who takes financial risks to do it
this way
Phrasein the direction or manner shown or mentioned
texture
Wordthe way a surface or material feels, looks, or behaves
absorb
Wordto take in or soak up liquid, energy, or information
lens
Worda curved piece of glass or plastic that bends light, used in glasses, cameras, and other devices
hamster
Worda small furry animal with a short tail, often kept as a pet
terrace
Worda flat area next to a building, often used for sitting or eating outside
freer
Wordmore free; less restricted or controlled
bartender
Worda person who makes and serves drinks in a bar
rental
Wordthe act of renting something, or the amount paid for it
suspension
Wordthe act of stopping something for a time, or the state of being stopped temporarily
regime
Worda government, especially one that is strict or unpopular
jay
Worda bird in the crow family, often black-and-blue and known for its loud call
coursed
Wordmoved or flowed steadily and smoothly
pub
Worda British-style bar where people drink and meet friends
sympathetic
Wordshowing care and understanding for someone who is upset or in trouble
peopled
Wordfilled or inhabited by people