The Simpsons S4E21: English vocabulary

a liquid or cream you put on your skin to make it softer or treat it

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

relating to crime and punishment under the law

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

not alive; dead

a decorative light that hangs from the ceiling and has several arms for bulbs or candles

a sweet cake or cookie flavored with ginger and spices

used to describe a place that is very remote, empty, or unpleasant

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

a video in which someone plays a video game and talks about it

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

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

a thick, wet, slippery substance that is unpleasant to touch

a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

a strong pain-relieving medicine used in hospitals

a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

in a ruined or hopeless state; badly failed

in a way that is very clear or easy to notice

to walk or travel around without a fixed direction or purpose

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

coated or mixed with sugar

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

say a poem, speech, or passage aloud from memory

a tiny living thing, especially one that can cause disease

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a screwdriver with a cross-shaped tip

the act of putting things into bags or packages

shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive

covered with grass

to say something suddenly or without thinking first

be related to something or fit in with it

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

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

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

a type of American whiskey made from corn

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

a type of sausage made from finely ground meat, often eaten in sandwiches

to break suddenly into many pieces

a king; used in the Latin title of a ruler or in names and titles

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a home run

a period of time when someone must stay in bed to recover from illness or injury

a common medicine used to reduce pain, fever, and swelling

a person who is in charge of a prison or another place and makes sure rules are followed

the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet, written as Π or π

past tense and past participle of bed

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones

the act of playing drums

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

a shout used to cheer someone or celebrate something

having stripes or a striped pattern

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

to walk with difficulty because of an injury or pain

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

a number from 0 to 9

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

an informal way of saying that something is not a problem

to breathe out in short bursts, often with effort

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

a person in charge of a group of workers, especially on a building site or in a factory

used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

an informal way of saying that someone is lucky or has good fortune

a day when school is in session and students have classes

a casual way of asking how someone is doing or how life is going

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong