The Simpsons S16E4: English vocabulary

a large brass instrument with a deep sound

a folder with rings or clips for holding loose papers

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

a noisy, confused disturbance

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

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

a layer of dirt that is stuck on a surface

feeling or showing great victory or success

melted rock beneath the Earth's surface

to not do what a person, rule, or order says

the act of moving something on wheels

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to divide something into two equal parts

strongly affected by something, especially a problem or change

a long strip of cloth worn around the waist or over one shoulder

a short text that explains a picture or photo

not allowed by law or by accepted rules

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

deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

because of something that happened; as a result of it

a situation in which a news event gets too much attention from reporters and cameras

to throw something with a lot of force

the process of starting a computer

the act of fastening something with a screw

a tight, sleeveless top that stays up without straps

a drink too many, especially one that makes you drunk

to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

the person you are dating or in a romantic relationship with

informal speech or ideas that seem silly, unrealistic, or not worth taking seriously

bright, colorful, and designed to attract attention

a sudden burst or outbreak of something, especially a volcano or strong emotion

the liquid used in a vehicle’s braking system

a machine that washes dishes automatically

an organ in the body that makes and releases chemicals

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

relating to the anus

very angry or annoyed

to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

an important or powerful person, especially one who likes to show it

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

a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

a bird with a loud two-note call, known for laying its eggs in other birds' nests

a person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

an insulting word for a stupid person

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

to explode or burst out suddenly, especially a volcano

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

staying green all year and not losing its leaves in winter

a home run

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a machine or device used in the home for a particular job

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

a chemical compound that contains two oxygen atoms

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

fixed firmly in place

a casual way to say goodbye

to provide food and drink for an event or group of people

covered with or containing a lot of oil or grease

able to produce a lot of plants or crops

a very short period of time

a salad made with potatoes, usually served cold

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

to make a low, deep, continuous sound

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset