The Simpsons S2E8: English vocabulary

very fierce, violent, or aggressive

a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

the process of forming scars as a wound heals

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

a public performance of music or dance, often by a student or solo performer

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

beautiful, impressive, and grand in a way that inspires admiration

to land or settle lightly on something

a very important or powerful person or thing in a particular field

the grip that lets a wheel, tire, or shoe hold on to a surface

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

a long, thin fish that looks like a snake

a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

a state of severe mental illness

open refusal to obey or accept authority

a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a river running through it

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen next

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

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

to try to persuade someone to do or accept something by using reason

a metal device that heats a room by carrying hot water or steam

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

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

a home run

a bent part on a machine that turns back-and-forth motion into circular motion

a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used for thrusting

to copy the way someone speaks or acts

A hot dog coated in cornmeal batter and deep-fried

a playful or figurative way to refer to a lion as the most powerful animal

a casual way to say goodbye

to make someone feel less confident, hopeful, or willing to do something

a quick, sudden movement or tap

bad, useless, or not worth using

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a large shark with sharp teeth, found in warm seas

the time when someone, especially a child, has a bath

a container that holds water

a very large truck with huge wheels, used in shows and competitions

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

making you feel very excited and interested

a famous person's signature, often given as a keepsake

a strip of loose threads used as decoration on clothing or fabric

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

a person who tries to win a competition or take a title from someone else

a large reptile that lives in rivers and swamps, with a broad snout

the process of thinking carefully and logically about something

a female given name

to intend or expect to do something

more correct or more suitable

to wait for something to happen or be done

a long piece of music for a full orchestra

a word said at the end of a prayer to show agreement or hope that it will happen

to leave a place

a strip of strong material used to fasten clothes or hold things in place

the act of making something empty

having a price marked on it

covered with clouds

a person who creates a new machine, product, or process

to say that something is not allowed

to make fun of someone or something in a cruel way

to stop something from growing or developing properly

filled or inhabited by people

a device that picks up sound and turns it into an electrical signal

damaged with small lines or splits on the surface

the official who controls a sports game and makes sure the rules are followed

a state of deep unconsciousness that can last for a long time

a classical dance performed with slow, graceful movements

allowed by law or rules; legal

a group of people who work together for a shared purpose

a sparkling white wine often drunk for celebrations

deserving respect, attention, or approval

to fill someone with excitement or pleasure