The Simpsons S9E8: English vocabulary

relating to archaeology

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

an informal word for a man

a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony

the pointed metal tip of a spear

the end of the world or the final judgment in some religions

used to introduce a contrasting or opposite point

a feeling that something may not be true or may not work

to become less steady, confident, or effective

not giving a clear answer or result

a flat part like a fin, used by sea animals for swimming

the quality of being holy or sacred

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

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

making quick, sharp movements

the ancient past, especially the time before the Middle Ages

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

a small, tight group or mass of things

an event where people buy tickets for a chance to win prizes

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

a condition in which a person loses some or all memory

moving or walking with quick, light steps

goods or products, especially ones sold in a shop or made by a particular business

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

the time when the sun goes down in the evening

relating to the earth or to life on earth

the quality of not thinking you are more important than other people

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

to drive a vehicle up close to someone or something in a threatening way

to look at something with attention or wonder

to honor an event or place by being present

a person or thing that finds something

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

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

a male donkey

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

a very powerful nuclear weapon that uses nuclear fusion

a complete and terrible destruction, especially one that is thought of as the end of the world

a handgun with a rotating cylinder that holds several bullets

a trick or lie meant to make people believe something false

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

tasting or smelling like cheese

the act of making a calculation or estimate

used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen

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

not real, true, or honest; fake

a group of wild boars

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the day when God is believed to judge everyone at the end of the world

something done mainly to get public attention or publicity

the official public opening of a new business, store, or building

the first statement a lawyer makes at the start of a trial, explaining their side of the case

A wooden or artificial leg

used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

to move upward so that part of clothing no longer stays in place

to officially connect a person or group with a larger organization

you; used as the object of a verb or preposition in older or religious English

the person in charge of a boat or ship

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

silly or immature in a way that is typical of a child

a small animal with eight legs, pincers, and a poisonous sting in its tail

an insulting word for a stupid person

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

a home run

worth so much that it cannot be measured in money

a tall pole on a ship that supports sails or equipment

the act of playing drums

a religious song of praise

extremely surprising or impressive

very pleasant or delightful

a mythical horse with a single horn on its forehead