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The Simpsons S8E19: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 19AnimationComedy

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  • posthaste

    Word

    very quickly and without delay

  • portentous

    Word

    suggesting that something bad or important is about to happen

  • crabby

    Word

    bad-tempered and easily annoyed

  • tawdry

    Word

    showy in a cheap, tasteless way

  • menthol

    Word

    a substance with a cool, minty smell or taste

  • queasy

    Word

    feeling slightly sick and as if you might vomit

  • thumbed

    Word

    past tense and past participle of thumb through

  • bumblebee

    Word

    a large, hairy bee that makes a loud buzzing sound

  • disqualify

    Word

    to officially say that someone cannot take part in a competition, job, or activity because they broke a rule

  • sordid

    Word

    morally bad, unpleasant, or shameful

  • sleazy

    Word

    dishonest, immoral, or unpleasant in a way that seems dirty or cheap

  • crabbing

    Word

    the activity of catching crabs

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  • evener

    Word

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

  • notching

    Word

    make small cuts or grooves in something

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • confiscate

    Word

    to take something away from someone using legal or official authority

  • barricade

    Word

    a barrier built quickly to block a road, door, or area

  • reinstate

    Word

    to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

  • illicit

    Word

    illegal or not allowed by law, rules, or custom

  • refreshment

    Word

    a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

  • townspeople

    Word

    the people who live in a town

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • uproar

    Word

    a lot of loud noise and confusion caused by people

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

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  • go outside

    Phrase

    a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • go there

    Phrase

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

  • fives

    Word

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

  • fall in

    Phrase

    to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

  • blazing

    Word

    burning very brightly and strongly

  • rehearse

    Word

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

  • stun

    Word

    to shock or surprise someone very much

  • saliva

    Word

    the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

  • tart

    Word

    a small open pastry with a sweet or savory filling

  • playhouse

    Word

    a small house or structure for children to play in

  • exquisite

    Word

    very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

  • hit with

    Phrase

    to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly

  • conflicting

    Word

    not agreeing with something else; contradictory

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • dog it

    Phrase

    to work or perform badly because you are not making enough effort

  • break in

    Phrase

    to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

  • beat up

    Phrase

    to attack someone and hit them hard

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • hush

    Word

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • stroll

    Word

    a short, relaxed walk

  • move with

    Phrase

    to spend time with a particular group of people, especially a group you belong to

  • blast off

    Phrase

    to launch a rocket or spacecraft into space

  • housekeeping

    Word

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

  • oyster

    Word

    a sea animal with a hard shell that lives attached to rocks

  • inclined

    Word

    willing or likely to do something; having a tendency to do it

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • gravy

    Word

    a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened

  • the heck

    Phrase

    used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

  • turn out

    Phrase

    to be found to be true, real, or the case

  • falsely

    Word

    in a false or misleading way; not truthfully

  • colon

    Word

    the part of the large intestine between the small intestine and the rectum

  • break up

    Phrase

    to make a group of people separate and go away

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • stand by

    Phrase

    to wait and be ready to act when needed

  • hoo

    Word

    the sound an owl makes

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • dedicate

    Word

    to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

  • octopus

    Word

    a sea animal with eight arms and a soft body

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • blaze

    Word

    a very large, bright fire

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • oh my goodness

    Phrase

    an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

  • as you know

    Phrase

    used to remind someone of something they already know

  • let's roll

    Phrase

    a casual way to say that everyone should start or continue something

  • catch you later

    Phrase

    an informal way to say goodbye and mean you will see someone later

  • no problemo

    Phrase

    an informal way of saying that something is not a problem

  • gloomy

    Word

    dark, dull, or depressing in appearance or mood

  • magician

    Word

    a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment

  • my goodness

    Phrase

    used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • marvel

    Word

    a wonderful or surprising person or thing

  • blasting

    Word

    very loud and forceful

  • laying

    Word

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

  • what's happening

    Phrase

    a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

  • tea set

    Phrase

    a set of cups, saucers, and other dishes used for serving tea

  • too late

    Phrase

    so late that something can no longer be done or changed

  • revelation

    Word

    a surprising fact that was previously secret or unknown

  • superintendent

    Word

    a person who is in charge of a school, building, or other organization

  • notch

    Word

    a small V-shaped cut or indentation

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • love story

    Phrase

    a story about two people who are in love

  • approving

    Word

    showing that you approve of someone or something

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • sighting

    Word

    an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting

  • have fun

    Phrase

    used to wish someone an enjoyable time

  • ugh

    Word

    used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • mint

    Word

    a place where coins are made

  • humiliation

    Word

    the feeling of being deeply embarrassed or ashamed

  • stand up

    Phrase

    to support or defend someone or something

  • mores

    Word

    the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

  • oh yeah

    Phrase

    used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

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