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American Dad! S1E20: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 20AnimationComedy

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  • husking

    Word

    the act of removing husks from corn or grain

  • nib

    Word

    the pointed metal tip of a pen that puts ink on paper

  • spreader

    Word

    a machine or tool used to spread something evenly over an area

  • reattach

    Word

    to attach something again

  • 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

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • prizing

    Word

    to value something very highly

  • cranked

    Word

    turned or operated by a crank

  • bosom

    Word

    the chest, especially when thought of as the place where feelings are held

  • herpes

    Word

    a common viral infection that can cause cold sores or genital sores

  • poodle

    Word

    a dog with curly fur that is often cut in a special style

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  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • husk

    Word

    the dry outer covering of a seed or grain

  • swoop

    Word

    to move quickly down through the air

  • nudge

    Word

    to push or touch someone or something gently

  • appetizer

    Word

    a small dish served before the main meal

  • surveying

    Word

    the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

  • evener

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

  • persuasive

    Word

    able to persuade people to do or believe something

  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

  • retard

    Word

    to delay or slow something down

  • mistrust

    Word

    a feeling that you do not trust someone or something

  • whoop

    Word

    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

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  • barb

    Word

    a sharp point or hook with a backward-facing point

  • hurtful

    Word

    causing emotional pain or upset

  • secretive

    Word

    not willing to tell people things or share personal information

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • harvesting

    Word

    the act of gathering a crop from the fields

  • go there

    Phrase

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

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • competence

    Word

    the ability to do a job or task well

  • head on

    Phrase

    directly, without turning or avoiding anything

  • sow

    Word

    to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

  • big woop

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not important or impressive

  • play on

    Phrase

    to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

  • big whoop

    Phrase

    a dismissive way to say that something is not important or impressive

  • waste of space

    Phrase

    an insulting way to say that someone is useless or worthless

  • reversal

    Word

    a change to the opposite state, direction, or result

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • sprout

    Word

    to begin to grow or appear as a small shoot

  • get outta here

    Phrase

    used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

  • detach

    Word

    to separate something from something else, or to become separated

  • gypsy

    Word

    a member of the Romani people

  • peripheral

    Word

    relating to the outer edge of something, or less important than the main part

  • whole food

    Phrase

    food that is natural and not heavily processed

  • single out

    Phrase

    to choose one person or thing from a group and pay special attention to them

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • hooker

    Word

    a person who has sex for money

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • arthritis

    Word

    a medical condition that causes painful, stiff joints

  • pamphlet

    Word

    a small booklet or leaflet about one subject

  • go along

    Phrase

    to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

  • cheat on

    Phrase

    to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

  • porcelain

    Word

    a hard, white material used to make cups, plates, and other objects

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • pick it up

    Phrase

    to speak or act more quickly

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • first up

    Phrase

    before anything else; as the first item or point

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • needy

    Word

    needing a lot of attention, affection, or support

  • ai

    Word

    a type of computer technology that can do tasks that usually need human intelligence

  • potato skins

    Phrase

    a snack made from potato skins, usually baked or fried and topped with cheese, bacon, or other fillings

  • gag

    Word

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

  • crank

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

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • insensitive

    Word

    not caring enough about other people's feelings

  • detached

    Word

    not connected to anything else; separate

  • whispering

    Word

    the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • dialing

    Word

    the act of entering a phone number to call someone

  • great job

    Phrase

    used to praise someone for doing something well

  • earring

    Word

    a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

  • second best

    Phrase

    the person or thing that finishes in second place

  • boom box

    Phrase

    a portable stereo player with built-in speakers

  • grand prize

    Phrase

    the top or main prize in a contest, raffle, or game

  • air freshener

    Phrase

    a product used to make a room, car, or other space smell nicer

  • massage

    Word

    a treatment in which someone rubs and presses your body to help you relax or feel better

  • can't wait

    Phrase

    to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

  • southwestern

    Word

    relating to the southwest part of a place

  • probe

    Word

    to examine something carefully, especially by feeling or using a tool

  • oh oh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

  • learner

    Word

    a person who is learning something

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • third grade

    Phrase

    the third year of elementary school in the U.S

  • artifact

    Word

    an object made by people, especially one from the past that has historical or cultural value

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • angled

    Word

    slanted or not level

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • specialize

    Word

    to focus on one subject, area, or type of work

  • bravo

    Word

    used to praise a performance or show approval

  • move out

    Phrase

    to leave the home you live in and start living somewhere else

  • contestant

    Word

    a person who takes part in a contest or competition

  • hang up

    Phrase

    to end a phone call

  • bonded

    Word

    joined firmly to something else by glue, heat, or pressure

  • move on

    Phrase

    to continue to the next topic, task, or stage

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