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The Simpsons S5E21: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 21AnimationComedy

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  • unguent

    Word

    a soft oily substance used on the skin or for healing

  • galvanic

    Word

    relating to electric currents produced by chemical action

  • sappy

    Word

    too sentimental in a way that is annoying

  • demean

    Word

    to make someone feel less important or respected

  • denture

    Word

    a set of artificial teeth that you can take out and put back in

  • smooch

    Word

    a kiss, especially a quick or affectionate one

  • delineation

    Word

    the act of showing or describing something clearly and in detail

  • linseed

    Word

    the seeds of the flax plant, used for oil or as food

  • pinking

    Word

    to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears

  • clumsiness

    Word

    the quality of being clumsy or awkward

  • scratchy

    Word

    causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling

  • raspy

    Word

    having a rough, hoarse sound

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  • gasket

    Word

    a ring or shaped piece of rubber or other material used to seal a joint

  • curative

    Word

    able to cure or help heal

  • kisser

    Word

    a person who kisses a lot or in a particular way

  • wading

    Word

    walking through water or another wet, muddy, or thick substance with effort

  • imbecile

    Word

    an insulting word for a very stupid person

  • swindle

    Word

    to trick someone into giving you money or something valuable

  • balsam

    Word

    a fragrant substance used to soothe or heal skin

  • jiffy

    Word

    a very short time

  • muscling

    Word

    the use of force or pressure to get something

  • frosting

    Word

    a sweet, creamy topping used on cakes and cupcakes

  • undying

    Word

    lasting forever; never ending

  • wad

    Word

    a small lump or ball of something

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  • kneecap

    Word

    the bone at the front of the knee

  • matrimony

    Word

    the state of being married

  • prizing

    Word

    to value something very highly

  • pox

    Word

    a disease that causes spots or pustules on the skin, such as chickenpox or smallpox

  • tarantula

    Word

    a large hairy spider that lives in warm regions

  • matinee

    Word

    a movie or play shown in the afternoon or early evening

  • repulsive

    Word

    causing strong disgust or dislike

  • tempering

    Word

    the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

  • evener

    Word

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

  • florist

    Word

    a person who sells flowers and makes flower arrangements

  • wedded

    Word

    married

  • groan

    Word

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

  • stroking

    Word

    the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • obnoxious

    Word

    very unpleasant or annoying

  • hot diggity

    Phrase

    an old-fashioned exclamation used to show surprise or excitement

  • periodical

    Word

    a magazine or newspaper that is published regularly

  • indecent

    Word

    considered rude, offensive, or sexually inappropriate

  • cram

    Word

    to fill something too full by pushing things in

  • indecent exposure

    Phrase

    the crime of exposing your genitals in public

  • cynical

    Word

    believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere

  • my eye

    Phrase

    an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • fives

    Word

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

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • beau

    Word

    a boyfriend or male companion

  • yuck

    Word

    used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • companionship

    Word

    the friendly feeling of being with someone and enjoying their company

  • novelty

    Word

    the quality of being new, unusual, or different

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • hydraulic

    Word

    working by using the pressure of a liquid

  • play it cool

    Phrase

    to act calm and not show that you are nervous or excited

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • smoothing

    Word

    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • frown

    Word

    a facial expression in which you pull your eyebrows together, often because you are annoyed, worried, or thinking hard

  • nutrient

    Word

    a substance in food or soil that plants and animals need to grow and stay healthy

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • itchy

    Word

    causing an itch or feeling itchy

  • rest home

    Phrase

    a home where older people live and get care

  • pamphlet

    Word

    a small booklet or leaflet about one subject

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • troy

    Word

    a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones

  • transcript

    Word

    a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • scare away

    Phrase

    to make someone or something go away by frightening them

  • ketchup

    Word

    a thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices

  • bottled

    Word

    preserved or sold in bottles

  • ape

    Word

    a large monkey without a tail, such as a chimpanzee or gorilla

  • imitation

    Word

    something made to look like another thing

  • pebble

    Word

    a small, smooth stone, often found on a beach or in a river

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • forgiving

    Word

    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

  • pardon me

    Phrase

    a polite way to say sorry or to ask someone to repeat something or let you pass

  • ringed

    Word

    having a ring or rings around it

  • marvelous

    Word

    very good, beautiful, or impressive

  • step on

    Phrase

    to put your foot on something

  • get along with

    Phrase

    to have a friendly relationship with someone

  • laying

    Word

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

  • sincerely

    Word

    used at the end of a letter or email to show respect or warmth

  • mule

    Word

    the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse

  • don't worry

    Phrase

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

  • golf ball

    Phrase

    the small hard ball used in the game of golf

  • adorable

    Word

    very cute and easy to love

  • get along

    Phrase

    to have a friendly relationship with someone and not argue

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

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