The Simpsons S12E5: English vocabulary

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

great sadness or suffering

yes; used to show agreement or approval

good at doing something because of practice or training

a very skilled and respected musician, especially a conductor

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

to make something brighter or lighter in color

an insulting word for a very fat person

a sweet cake or cookie flavored with ginger and spices

to pull something back or back in

a seabird with long wings and webbed feet, often seen near the coast

to complain in a high, annoying voice

a polite or old-fashioned way to address a man

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

to talk in a casual, lively way

to fall forward and land face first

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

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

a small bird, especially a young one

to record that you have started work or a shift

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

the quality of being new, unusual, or different

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of fastening something with a screw

the seventh planet from the Sun

an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the smallest planet in the solar system, beyond Neptune

the process of making a surface or material smooth

to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

to make someone feel happy or entertained

used to say you have won or beaten someone

A person who stays cheerful and good-natured when they lose or things go wrong

a holiday in the US and Canada for giving thanks and sharing a big meal

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

the sixth planet from the sun

having many small holes or dents on the surface

to suddenly and involuntarily force air out through your nose and mouth

the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

to send a quick message to someone

small, playful trouble or bad behavior, especially by children

the scientific study of stars, planets, and space

needing a lot of attention, affection, or support

a home run

the eighth planet from the sun

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

the quality of being generous and willing to give or help

to throw something with a lot of force

to greet or show respect to someone in a formal way

to some extent; fairly

a book, app, or calendar used to plan your time and tasks

a person from Spain

a playful trick or practical joke

a casual way to say goodbye

used to remind someone of something they already know

having a ring or rings around it

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

a machine that plays DVDs

having a strong, lively rhythm, especially in funk music

the way someone holds their body when standing or sitting

a small metal fastener used to join the ends of a belt, strap, or similar band

trained to react in a particular way

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

a sweet dish that is soft and creamy

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

the number 100

to check in to a hotel, clinic, or similar place

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset