Modern Family S1E2: English vocabulary

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

used to say that after considering everything, something is true or most important

to perform very well; to do something impressively

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

a person who lives in a village

to insult or embarrass someone in public

an expression of surprise, annoyance, or worry

a small thin piece that has broken off from something

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to ask someone to pause for a moment so you can deal with something else

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

to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

a joke that only a particular person or group understands

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

a file that gives basic information about a software program or project

to delay dealing with something

used to show approval or encouragement

to submit something, such as a request or application

to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out

to act because of information, advice, or a rule

a very young child, usually one who has just started walking

having many bends or turns

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

the raised edge between a road and a sidewalk

as; in the same way that

well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

a child's word for mother

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

done in a quiet, secret way

to some extent; fairly

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a casual way to say goodbye

to make something newer, better, or more advanced

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

a room in a house where people relax, watch TV, and spend time together

paint that children use with their fingers

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

a large tub filled with hot water, used for relaxing

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

a casual way of saying hello

to use new shoes, clothes, or other items until they become softer or fit more comfortably

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

very cute and easy to love

making you feel nervous, uneasy, or a little scared

a private road or path from the street to a house or garage

an informal, friendly greeting

the sign <, used to show that one number or amount is smaller than another

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

to get into a place by climbing

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

the state of being perfect

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

to continue to the next topic, task, or stage

more correct or more suitable

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

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

at the same point in time as something else

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

at the front of something or someone

to stay at home, especially for the evening or night

used to emphasize that something is not true, not possible, or not done

used to warn someone to be careful because there may be danger

a sudden attack or quick movement out of a safe place, especially in war