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American Dad! S1E19: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 19AnimationComedy

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  • unclog

    Word

    to clear something blocked so that liquid, air, or other material can pass through

  • slumming

    Word

    to live or travel in much poorer or rougher conditions than you are used to

  • sweepings

    Word

    bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor

  • molester

    Word

    a person who sexually abuses someone, especially a child

  • tacking

    Word

    the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind

  • cremate

    Word

    to burn a dead body to ashes, usually as part of a funeral process

  • entree

    Word

    the main dish in a meal

  • forsake

    Word

    to leave someone or something and not come back

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • douche

    Word

    an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person

  • devastate

    Word

    to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

  • kneecap

    Word

    the bone at the front of the knee

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  • shunt

    Word

    to move a train or rail vehicle from one track to another

  • astray

    Word

    away from the right path or direction

  • tampon

    Word

    a small plug of absorbent material used to soak up blood during menstruation

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • necktie

    Word

    a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck, usually with a shirt or suit

  • downright

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    used to emphasize something, often in a strong or negative way

  • rad

    Word

    excellent or very cool

  • brownie

    Word

    a small square of rich chocolate cake

  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • evener

    Word

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

  • retard

    Word

    to delay or slow something down

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  • sarcasm

    Word

    speech or writing that uses irony to mock or show contempt

  • solace

    Word

    comfort or relief when you are sad, upset, or in pain

  • loaning

    Word

    the act of lending something to someone

  • jerking

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    making quick, sharp movements

  • darn

    Word

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

  • old maid

    Phrase

    a woman who is not married, especially one who is older

  • donut

    Word

    a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • filth

    Word

    very dirty or disgusting matter

  • decoy

    Word

    something used to trick or attract someone or something

  • bucking

    Word

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

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • risk management

    Phrase

    the process of finding possible risks and reducing their chance or impact

  • freshen

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    to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

  • sarcastic

    Word

    showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

  • sprinkle

    Word

    to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • decency

    Word

    behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

  • soaking

    Word

    completely wet

  • down the toilet

    Phrase

    in a ruined or hopeless state; badly failed

  • get life

    Phrase

    A rude way of telling someone to stop being silly or annoying

  • in the spotlight

    Phrase

    in a position where many people notice and pay attention to you

  • pooling

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    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • like candy

    Phrase

    in large amounts or very freely

  • wet willy

    Phrase

    a prank where someone puts a wet finger in another person's ear

  • violinist

    Word

    a person who plays the violin

  • hover

    Word

    to stay in one place in the air

  • roger that

    Phrase

    used to say that you have received and understood a message

  • no deal

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

  • itch

    Word

    to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

  • uptown

    Word

    the upper part of a city or town, especially away from the center

  • baptism

    Word

    a Christian ceremony in which someone is baptized with water

  • nice try

    Phrase

    used to say that an attempt was not successful

  • Homecoming Queen

    Phrase

    a girl or young woman chosen by a school or college as part of homecoming celebrations

  • scuba diver

    Phrase

    a person who dives underwater using scuba equipment

  • bagging

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    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • housekeeping

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    the work of cleaning and taking care of a house or other building

  • disciple

    Word

    a person who follows and learns from a teacher or religious leader, especially one of Jesus's followers

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pant

    Word

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

  • zone out

    Phrase

    to stop paying attention and let your mind wander

  • flushing

    Word

    the act of becoming red in the face or skin

  • zoned

    Word

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

  • tack

    Word

    a small sharp nail with a flat head, used for fastening things to a surface

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • humiliate

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    make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

  • gag

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    a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking

  • wrecking

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    the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

  • bedded

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    past tense and past participle of bed

  • transcript

    Word

    a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

  • mortar

    Word

    a soft wet mixture used to hold bricks or stones together in building

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • drumming

    Word

    the act of playing drums

  • awfully

    Word

    very; extremely

  • spotlight

    Word

    a strong, focused light that shines on one small area

  • subtitle

    Word

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

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • aw man

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show annoyance or disappointment

  • forgiving

    Word

    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

  • monopoly

    Word

    a situation in which one company or group has complete control of a market or service

  • palestinian

    Word

    relating to Palestine or Palestinian people

  • netting

    Word

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

  • prophet

    Word

    a person believed to speak for God or to predict the future

  • tuning

    Word

    the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

  • 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

  • oh my gosh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

  • extra large

    Phrase

    a clothing size that is larger than large

  • punch bowl

    Phrase

    a large bowl used for serving punch or other mixed drinks

  • meant to

    Phrase

    supposed to; expected or required to do something

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