Episode vocabulary

American Dad! S2E4: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 4AnimationComedy

Preview up to 100 useful vocabulary entries from this title. This is a general public list; Slovnyx personalizes it in the app.

All vocabulary stays together in one practical preview. See the methodology.

American Dad! S2E4 poster

100 entries

How this list is made
  • topiary

    Word

    the art of trimming bushes or trees into decorative shapes

  • soiree

    Word

    a small evening social gathering

  • theatricals

    Word

    plays or other dramatic performances, especially as a form of entertainment

  • crystallize

    Word

    to become clear and definite

  • kudos

    Word

    praise or approval for something good someone has done

  • humbles

    Word

    to make someone feel less proud or less important

  • forsake

    Word

    to leave someone or something and not come back

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • insidious

    Word

    harmful in a way that is gradual and not easy to notice

  • hag

    Word

    an ugly old woman, especially one imagined as a witch

  • snub

    Word

    to deliberately ignore or reject someone in a rude way

  • stereotyped

    Word

    lacking originality and sounding familiar in a dull way

  • Make it personalSave the useful vocabulary and practice it in Slovnyx.
    Continue in the app
  • squint

    Word

    to look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better

  • palmed

    Word

    to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

  • abomination

    Word

    something that is extremely disgusting or hateful

  • shredding

    Word

    the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

  • discriminating

    Word

    able to notice small differences and make careful judgments

  • synchronize

    Word

    to make things happen at the same time or in the same way

  • alienate

    Word

    to make someone feel less connected or less friendly toward you or a group

  • poodle

    Word

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

  • momentary

    Word

    lasting only a very short time

  • unholy

    Word

    not holy or sacred

  • teacup

    Word

    a small cup with a handle, used for tea or other hot drinks

  • dispel

    Word

    make a feeling, doubt, or belief go away

Show more vocabularyShow less vocabulary
  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • evener

    Word

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

  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

  • lapsed

    Word

    no longer valid because it has expired or was not renewed

  • lapse

    Word

    a small mistake or failure in concentration, memory, or judgment

  • discriminate

    Word

    to notice or understand the difference between things

  • sandal

    Word

    a light shoe with an open front and straps

  • ledger

    Word

    a book or system for recording financial accounts

  • manicure

    Word

    a beauty treatment for the hands and fingernails

  • confetti

    Word

    small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations

  • ambient

    Word

    relating to the surrounding area or conditions

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • Founding Father

    Phrase

    one of the people who helped found an important country or organization

  • chap

    Word

    a man or boy

  • done for

    Phrase

    in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

  • national convention

    Phrase

    a large meeting of a political party to choose candidates and set policy

  • manly

    Word

    showing qualities such as strength, courage, or confidence that are traditionally seen as masculine

  • come under

    Phrase

    to be included in a particular category, law, or authority

  • assassinate

    Word

    to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

  • ultra

    Word

    used before an adjective to mean extremely

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • terminology

    Word

    the set of special words used in a particular subject, job, or activity

  • otter

    Word

    a small animal that lives near water and eats fish

  • lavish

    Word

    large, rich, and impressive in a way that suggests great expense

  • grasp at straws

    Phrase

    to make a desperate attempt to find a solution when there are no good options

  • wrench

    Word

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

  • bleach

    Word

    to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

  • stereotype

    Word

    a fixed and oversimplified idea about a group of people or things

  • chilled

    Word

    kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

  • test drive

    Phrase

    a short drive in a car to check how it feels before buying it

  • equal rights

    Phrase

    the idea or demand that everyone should have the same legal rights and be treated fairly

  • at the last minute

    Phrase

    at the very last possible moment before something happens

  • phrasing

    Word

    the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

  • mixer

    Word

    a machine used for mixing ingredients

  • madonna

    Word

    a picture or statue of the Virgin Mary, usually shown with baby Jesus

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • law firm

    Phrase

    a business that gives legal advice and represents clients in court

  • admirer

    Word

    a person who admires someone or something

  • pilgrim

    Word

    a person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • brightly

    Word

    in a bright way; with a lot of light

  • festive

    Word

    connected with a celebration or holiday

  • walk through

    Phrase

    to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

  • heath

    Word

    open land with rough grass and low bushes, especially in Britain

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • ducking

    Word

    to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • appliance

    Word

    a machine or device used in the home for a particular job

  • slender

    Word

    thin in a graceful, attractive way

  • napkin

    Word

    a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

  • poppy

    Word

    a plant with bright flowers and small seeds used in cooking and medicine

  • logging

    Word

    the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • bottled

    Word

    preserved or sold in bottles

  • profiting

    Word

    to make money from a business or activity

  • log cabin

    Phrase

    a small house built from logs

  • in bed

    Phrase

    in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting

  • portray

    Word

    to show or describe something in a particular way

  • bash

    Word

    to hit something hard

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • don't worry

    Phrase

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

  • poke

    Word

    to push or prod something quickly with a finger or a pointed object

  • have fun

    Phrase

    used to wish someone an enjoyable time

  • sleep over

    Phrase

    to spend the night at someone else's home

  • pairing

    Word

    a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together

  • stop by

    Phrase

    to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

  • ugh

    Word

    used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • mores

    Word

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

  • waking

    Word

    the act of becoming awake

  • last time

    Phrase

    the previous time something happened or was done

  • buzz

    Word

    to make a low, continuous humming sound

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • calm down

    Phrase

    to become calmer, less angry, or less upset

  • get on

    Phrase

    to have a friendly relationship with someone

  • sip

    Word

    to drink something in small amounts

Continue in Slovnyx

Turn this preview into your personal study list.

Install Slovnyx to filter out words you know, save the useful ones, and practice them before you press play.