The Simpsons S10E1: English vocabulary

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

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

a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

a large Australian bird that cannot fly and runs very fast

locked with a key

the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

moving or walking with quick, light steps

extremely large, strong, or powerful

the business of buying and selling foreign currencies

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

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

to leave a partner or commitment suddenly and without warning

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

a small open pastry with a sweet or savory filling

the act of fastening something with a screw

producing fruit

completely wet

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

used to say that something is not believable

to make someone feel excited and eager

the opening at the end of the body where solid waste leaves

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

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

silly or foolish, often in a playful way

used to give a reason or explanation

coated or mixed with sugar

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a student who studies at another school or university for a period as part of an exchange program

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

a small sweet cake, usually baked in a cup-shaped mold

a beautiful woman, especially one admired in a social group or at an event

to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

to feel a romantic attraction to someone

to be from a particular place

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to depend on something; to be decided by something

to speak or act more quickly

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

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

having many bends or turns

connected with a celebration or holiday

to produce a good result or success after effort or time

the act of building a bridge

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a home run

worth so much that it cannot be measured in money

a product used on the body or face to improve appearance

making a deep, loud sound

to begin a journey on a ship, plane, or other vehicle

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

past tense and past participle of pierce

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

something added to make an outfit look better or work better

made at home, not in a store or factory

to some extent; fairly

to make money from a business or activity

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

used to get someone's attention before saying something

a robber, especially one who belongs to a gang

a rolled bundle of tobacco for smoking

a casual way to say that everyone should start or continue something

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

a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

covered with or containing a lot of oil or grease

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

chewing gum made for blowing bubbles

a party arranged in secret for someone, so they do not know about it until they arrive

a small elastic loop used for holding papers or other things together

a small pointed paper hat worn at parties or celebrations

a cabinet with glass doors for showing trophies