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The Simpsons S13E21: English vocabulary

Season 13, Episode 21AnimationComedy

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  • mismanage

    Word

    to manage something badly, causing problems or failure

  • twitcher

    Word

    a person who travels to see rare birds

  • unmentionables

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    a humorous or polite word for underwear or undergarments

  • greenroom

    Word

    a room where performers wait before or after going on stage or on air

  • sainted

    Word

    described as holy or saintly, especially in a respectful or affectionate way

  • buggery

    Word

    sexual intercourse involving anal penetration, especially between men

  • octogenarian

    Word

    a person who is 80 to 89 years old

  • cannoned

    Word

    to hit or move into something with sudden force

  • muffle

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    to make a sound quieter or less clear

  • bookworm

    Word

    a person who loves reading and spends a lot of time doing it

  • meditative

    Word

    calm and thoughtful, or making you feel calm and thoughtful

  • railroading

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    the act of forcing a decision, plan, or deal through quickly and unfairly

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  • jingling

    Word

    making a light, clear ringing sound

  • insecticide

    Word

    a substance used to kill insects

  • aggravate

    Word

    make a problem, injury, or situation worse

  • dainty

    Word

    small, delicate, and pretty in an attractive way

  • laxative

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    a medicine that helps you pass stool

  • shriek

    Word

    a loud, sharp cry

  • jacketed

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    covered with a protective outer layer

  • stitching

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    the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

  • evener

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    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • cobbler

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    a person who repairs shoes for a living

  • electrode

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    a metal part that electricity enters or leaves through

  • selfless

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    caring more about other people than about yourself

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  • stutter

    Word

    to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty

  • duff

    Word

    a steamed pudding, often with dried fruit

  • chime

    Word

    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • thrift

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    careful use of money and other resources; not wasting them

  • groan

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    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • pickled

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    preserved in vinegar or salty water

  • exclaim

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    to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

  • screech

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    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • darn

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

  • chops

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    the sides of the face below the eyes

  • inched

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    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • discontinue

    Word

    to stop doing or providing something

  • reassurance

    Word

    something that makes someone feel less worried or afraid

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • swipe

    Word

    to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • freshen

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    to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

  • frame up

    Phrase

    to make false evidence so that someone seems guilty of a crime

  • eddy

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    a small area of water, air, or smoke that moves in a circle against the main flow

  • murderous

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    showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone

  • fives

    Word

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

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • pickle

    Word

    a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

  • meow

    Word

    the sound a cat makes

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • twinkle

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    a brief flash of light that appears and disappears repeatedly

  • caterpillar

    Word

    the larva of a butterfly or moth

  • jarring

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    causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

  • mow

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    to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

  • reversal

    Word

    a change to the opposite state, direction, or result

  • applaud

    Word

    to show approval by clapping

  • brew

    Word

    to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • hush

    Word

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • speed dating

    Phrase

    an event where people have a series of short dates with different potential partners

  • foster family

    Phrase

    a family that takes care of a child placed with them by social services

  • reality show

    Phrase

    a TV program that shows real people in unscripted situations

  • pamphlet

    Word

    a small booklet or leaflet about one subject

  • muscular

    Word

    having strong, well-developed muscles

  • walk on

    Phrase

    to come onto the stage in a performance

  • tied up

    Phrase

    busy and not available

  • grunt

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • jingle

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    a light ringing sound

  • bossed

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    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • gasp

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    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • framing

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

  • moan

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    to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

  • pant

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

  • brutally

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    in a very harsh, cruel, or violent way

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • fry up

    Phrase

    to cook something quickly in hot fat or oil

  • judicial

    Word

    relating to courts, judges, or the legal system

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • sew

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    to join or repair something with thread and a needle

  • tricking

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    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • brace

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    to prepare yourself or someone else for something difficult or unpleasant

  • stitch

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    a small loop of thread made in sewing, knitting, or crocheting

  • peek

    Word

    to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • subtitle

    Word

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

  • bribe

    Word

    a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

  • ringed

    Word

    having a ring or rings around it

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • thank god

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen

  • my gosh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

  • foreman

    Word

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

  • refill

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    to fill something again, especially a container or tank

  • oh my gosh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

  • endanger

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    to put someone or something in danger of harm or damage

  • too late

    Phrase

    so late that something can no longer be done or changed

  • can't wait

    Phrase

    to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

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