Modern Family S11E18: English vocabulary

the salty eggs of fish, eaten as a luxury food

the process of coloring fabric or other materials

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

an ancient Hebrew unit of measure for liquids and dry goods, equal to about one gallon or 3.8 liters.

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

a large grasshopper that can travel in huge swarms and damage crops

the folded and sewn edge of a piece of clothing or cloth

a light shoe with an open front and straps

showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

sad because you are away from home and miss it

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

moving with quick, light jumps

something that makes someone feel less worried or afraid

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

likely to cause a strong reaction, especially by upsetting or challenging people

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the sound a dog makes

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

A strong sexual desire for someone

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

to fall forward and land face first

a cosmetic operation that tightens the skin on a person's face to make them look younger

the act of leaving a place

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

to land or settle lightly on something

a short text that explains a picture or photo

imagined rather than real

in a way that shows strong love or care

a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

to become firmly involved in a plan, system, or situation

not very serious or important; something to stay calm about

a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

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

to do something very well and succeed impressively

the needs of people who need extra support, care, or accommodations because of a disability

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to do something correctly or in the right way

to check whether the numbers in something are correct

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

a machine that washes dishes automatically

a group of wild boars

in a way that continues for a very long time or without stopping

too confident in yourself in a way that annoys other people

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used to say you have won or beaten someone

an expression used to show annoyance or frustration

used to say that an attempt was not successful

to make someone feel worried or under pressure

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or silly

to make time for someone or something in a busy schedule

an extra period of play added at the end of a game when the score is tied

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a large group of insects flying or moving together

to fly high in the air, or rise high above something

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

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

busy and not available

to want to join in or be included in something

to keep a job or manage to do something difficult for a period of time

crazy or behaving in a wild or silly way

a dishonest or unprincipled person

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to stop bothering or criticizing someone

a device or container used for steaming food

to stop something from happening or continuing