Martha Speaks Season 1 Vocabulary “Explicit” words are defined by one of the characters on the show. “Implicit” words are used on the show but not defined. Use this list to know which words appear in each episode.

101A Martha Speaks EXPLICIT: Implicit: express speak(ing) discuss(ion) jabber(ing) mumble talk exclaim whisper(ing) shout communicate 102A Martha and Skits EXPLICIT: Implicit: exceptional(ly) one of a kind stupendous excellent unique perfect super specialize extraordinary

103A Martha Takes the Cake Implicit: EXPLICIT: innocent judge jury guilty biased trial witness(ed) prove evidence true/truth

101B Martha Gives Advice EXPLICIT: Implicit: persuade (dis)agree defend suggest encourage offer(ing) groan(ed) plead advice sigh opinion 102B Martha Plays a Part Implicit: EXPLICIT: talent superb terrific expert fantastic knack gift practice perform(ing)(ance) outstanding cue play 103B Codename: Martha EXPLICIT: Implicit: fishy suspicious partner accomplice plan(ning) plot(ting) proof positive expression

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104A Martha to the Rescue EXPLICIT: Implicit: rescue save courageous strong danger harm protect(ion) escape hero(ic) trouble

104B Martha Camps Out EXPLICIT: Implicit: honorary guard brave(ry) scared earn afraid merit badge frighten(ed)(ing) helpful

105A Down on the Farm Implicit: EXPLICIT: chores job herd tired pasture rise responsibility(ies) task toil

105B Martha Runs Away EXPLICIT: Implicit: manage(r) success(eed) hire(d) appreciate opportunity work boss promote(ion)(ing)(ed) employ(ment)(ee)(er)

106A Martha Blah Blah Implicit: EXPLICIT: limit few greater add higher subtract reduce more diminish less

106B Skits Behaves Implicit: EXPLICIT: better improve(ment) misbehave progress grow(n)(th) expand manners behave learn develop

107A Martha and the Canine Caper EXPLICIT: Implicit: distressed rob blame crime confess punish conceal(ing) suspect shame honest hurt

107B Perfectly Martha EXPLICIT: Implicit: train wild imperfect good obedient bad disobedient sneaky misbehave secret

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108A Firedog Martha EXPLICIT: Implicit: reality story fantasy real fiction fact(s) imagine pretend tale actually dispatcher

108B Martha’s Pickle EXPLICIT: Implicit: bizarre weird odd wacky normal ordinary farfetched strange(r) rumor report unusual

109A The Dog Who Came to Dinner Implicit: EXPLICIT: houseguest jealous welcome visitor rude privileges polite envy manners demanding

109B Martha Calling Implicit: EXPLICIT: guest allow(ed) rules forbid(den) permit invite vacation restrict problem

110A Oh, Noooo! Implicit: EXPLICIT: trust(ing) deceive(ing) believe(able) honest(ly) fooling dishonest right mislead(ing) wrong popular ad(vertise)(ment) 111A Martha Walks the Dog EXPLICIT: Implicit: annoy bully beware mean insult loud pleasant tough unpleasant naughty

110B Bye, Martha EXPLICIT: Implicit: switch(ed)(ing) deny mistake admit trick claim false fraud translate 111B Martha’s Got Talent EXPLICIT: Implicit: coax tongue twister compliment care flatter friendly tempt practice praise treat

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112A Martha the Hero Maker EXPLICIT: Implicit: thrill(ing) boring hero exciting villain adventure astonish incredible humongous amazing dull

112B Starstruck Martha EXPLICIT: Implicit: ecstatic fear embarrass excited enthusiastic glad eager upset reputation fan

113A Truman and the Deep Blue Sea EXPLICIT: Implicit: ill dread quit nauseous overcome queasy sick persevere shaky seasick

113B Martha in Charge Implicit: EXPLICIT: hoarse remedy rest recover recuperate well sick(ness) cure medicine

114A Escape from Flea Island Implicit: EXPLICIT: agree cooperate lead consensus in charge government rule law team supervise

114B No Dogs Allowed EXPLICIT: Implicit: choose campaign decide debate lose elect influence vote win issue club

115A Ain’t Nothin’ but a Pound Dog, part 1 115B Ain’t Nothin’ but a Pound Dog, part 2 EXPLICIT: Implicit: EXPLICIT: Implicit: abandon alone adopt adore deserted forgot affection belong neglected harsh devoted care overlooked lonely embrace dream (un)fortunate tough loyal hope rough page 4

116A Raiders of the Lost Art EXPLICIT: Implicit: apologize mistake dilemma solve forgive sorry miserable swap regret unhappy

116B Martha Says It with Flowers EXPLICIT: Implicit: considerate kind delightful lovely thoughtful nice sincere sweet (in)considerate

117A Martha Doesn’t Speak Monkey! Implicit: EXPLICIT: directions inside retrieves behind instructions under follow on top in front lead find

117B Martha and Truman Get Lost Implicit: EXPLICIT: track lost find/found trail missing misplace near locate far search around

118A Best in Show Implicit: EXPLICIT: beat competition enter contest lose champion prize rival win victory

118B Truman on the Ball EXPLICIT: Implicit: throw achievement catch attempt toss concentrate effort lesson patient

119A Martha Gets Spooked EXPLICIT: Implicit: eerie creepy explain ghost gullible haunted logical unlikely impossible spook

119B Martha Changes Her Luck EXPLICIT: Implicit: jinx luck superstitious(ion) chance curse(d) accident coincidence fluke reason doomed

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120A Martha Runs the Store, part 1 EXPLICIT: Implicit: escape hurry entrance closed flee inside stuck open trapped outside

120B Martha Runs the Store, part 2 EXPLICIT: Implicit: avoid catch capture door distract get away exit guard intruder hide(ing)

121A Itchy Martha Implicit: EXPLICIT: helmet device gadget contraption machine devise idea invent cone variation

121B Martha and the Thief of Hearts Implicit: EXPLICIT: draw craft create personalized design supplies materials exquisite decorate original

122A There Goes the Neighborhood Implicit: EXPLICIT: buddy discriminate pal prejudice greet territory ignore tolerate socialize sociable 123A Nurse Martha EXPLICIT: Implicit: examine test observe treat research checkup symptom veterinarian vaccine healthy

122B Ice Scream EXPLICIT: Implicit: against aversion choice disgust dislike peer pressure prefer flavor like narrow-minded 123B TD Gets the Scoop EXPLICIT: Implicit: inspect news information story investigate headline scoop cover uncover print

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124A Alice Twinkle Toes EXPLICIT: Implicit: awkward athlete balance dancer clumsy klutz graceful stumble coordinated beautiful

124B Martha Fails the Course EXPLICIT: Implicit: agility speed flexible smooth nimble quick challenge move course fall

125A Martha Sings Implicit: EXPLICIT: sing/song instrument music musician hear(d) vocalist sound recording tempo melody

125B TD Makes the Band EXPLICIT: Implicit: lyrics band audience beat hit rhythm concert inspiration catchy encore

126A Skits under the Weather Implicit: EXPLICIT: wet storm downpour thunder rainfall lightning shower drizzle precipitation hail

126B Martha the Weather Dog Implicit: EXPLICIT: sunny forecast temperature shower snow meteorologist rain predict weather cloudy lightning

127A Martha in the Doghouse EXPLICIT: Implicit: architect build blueprint building construction tools shelter sketch model porch

127B Martha Models EXPLICIT: Implicit: apparel sew measurement fit outfit hem pattern model style fashion

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128A TD and the Steak Tree EXPLICIT: Implicit: bloom branch blossom bud harvest grow sprout plant trend pick

128B TD and Martha Gopher Broke EXPLICIT: Implicit: agriculture farm burrow gnaw crop plants pest trap produce underground

129A Martha vs. Robot Implicit: EXPLICIT: robot command charge function fetch manual alive mechanical button program

129B Virtually Martha Implicit: EXPLICIT: computer deleted send attach email desktop laptop folder icon file

130A Martha’s Dirty Habit Implicit: EXPLICIT: want habit stop weakness desire urge need crave irresistible drive

130B Helen’s All Thumbs EXPLICIT: Implicit: hooked addict quit obsessed level preoccupied monitor rid break restraint

131A Martha Bakes EXPLICIT: Implicit: recipe mix ingredients pour from scratch bake blend oven beat stir

131B Martha Makes Scents EXPLICIT: Implicit: combine spritz concoct drop dissolve spray separate fragrance extract perfume strong page 8

132A Martha the Witness EXPLICIT: Implicit: accuse describe testify answer defendant question plaintiff explain objection accident

132B Martha Takes a Stand EXPLICIT: Implicit: right (un)fair compromise give in principle free(dom) resolve civilized option demand

133A Martha Goes to School Implicit: EXPLICIT: teacher attendance lesson substitute student attention school behavior homework report

133B TD and the Light Bulb of Doom Implicit: EXPLICIT: chapter assignment study inventor discover project class biography grade subject

134A Martha Treads the Boards Implicit: EXPLICIT: family tradition different custom community culture theater generation marry(ied) annual

134B Martha’s Pack EXPLICIT: Implicit: wolf family tree sister ancestors brother descend(ant)(ed) pack cousin daughter relatives/related

135A Martha Smells EXPLICIT: Implicit: aroma smell fragrant(ce) stink whiff scent odor stench reek

135B Martha Hears EXPLICIT: Implicit: blaring noise clanging listen creak siren rumble bell audio(ible) ears

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136A Martha’s Worst Best Day EXPLICIT: Implicit: exactly opposite (in)correct mean(s)(t) offend top reverse backwards contrary bottom 137A Here’s Martha! Implicit: EXPLICIT: chat interview thoughts conversation think understand mind interpret know comprehend

136B Truman’s Brother EXPLICIT: Implicit: sibling together common alike similar twins contrast both identical only 137B Dog Fight Implicit: EXPLICIT: selfish quarrel fight bicker negotiate share (take a) turn barter trade truce

138A Therapy Dog Implicit: EXPLICIT: hospital therapy rash patient pain cheer doctor relief nurse treatment

138B Martha’s Duck Trouble EXPLICIT: Implicit: feel mend worse heal glum fake mood down low spirits

139A Truman’s Secret EXPLICIT: Implicit: appearance picture self-conscious horrible mortified barber flaw photo vain haircut

139B Skits Monkeys Around EXPLICIT: Implicit: phase copy temporary same outgrow babyish imitate younger (im)mature

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140A What’s Bothering Bob? EXPLICIT: Implicit: anxious calm serene settle down provoke relax(ing) disturbing awful bother(ing) quiet

140B Martha Spins a Tale EXPLICIT: Implicit: irritat(e)(ing) scratch(y) soothing cool comfortable lumpy cozy bump(s)(y) sweltering hot

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