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Modern Family S3E22: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 22Comedy

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  • midriff

    Word

    the area of the body between the chest and the waist

  • wench

    Word

    a girl or young woman, especially in old-fashioned or informal use

  • dapper

    Word

    neat, stylish, and well dressed

  • tumbler

    Word

    a drinking glass with straight sides and no handle

  • pauper

    Word

    a very poor person, especially one who has little or no money or property

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • trumpeting

    Word

    to make a loud cry like an elephant

  • canvass

    Word

    to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

  • swivel

    Word

    to turn or rotate on a central point

  • frustrate

    Word

    to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

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  • pooh

    Word

    used to show that you do not believe or care about something

  • teacup

    Word

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

  • extinguisher

    Word

    a device used to put out a fire

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • evener

    Word

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

  • lug

    Word

    to carry or drag something heavy with effort

  • tether

    Word

    a rope or chain used to tie an animal so it cannot move far

  • finisher

    Word

    a person who finishes a race, task, or game

  • edgy

    Word

    nervous, tense, or easily annoyed

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • pickled

    Word

    preserved in vinegar or salty water

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

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  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • Last Day

    Phrase

    the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

  • tailing

    Word

    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • shiver

    Word

    to shake slightly because you are cold, scared, or excited

  • glare

    Word

    to look at someone or something with an angry, fixed stare

  • Other Side

    Phrase

    the life or world believed to exist after death

  • fly at

    Phrase

    to attack someone suddenly and aggressively, with words or physically

  • pickle

    Word

    a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

  • thicken

    Word

    to make something thicker or to become thicker

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • yawn

    Word

    to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • nail down

    Phrase

    to make a plan, decision, or arrangement final and certain

  • jerk around

    Phrase

    to treat someone unfairly or keep delaying or misleading them

  • carton

    Word

    a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

  • stop and smell the roses

    Phrase

    to slow down and enjoy life instead of always rushing

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • pouch

    Word

    a small soft bag or pocket for carrying things

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • in circles

    Phrase

    without making any progress

  • just like that

    Phrase

    suddenly and without warning

  • no go

    Phrase

    something that is not possible or not acceptable

  • what are the odds

    Phrase

    used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • thundering

    Word

    making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

  • accustomed

    Word

    used to describe someone who is used to something

  • hands up

    Phrase

    a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

  • slipper

    Word

    a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

  • on earth

    Phrase

    used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

  • whole food

    Phrase

    food that is natural and not heavily processed

  • inner ear

    Phrase

    the inner part of the ear that helps you hear and keep your balance

  • cold shoulder

    Phrase

    an unfriendly or dismissive act toward someone

  • cam

    Word

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

  • moment of truth

    Phrase

    the crucial point when the result of something becomes clear

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • freak out

    Phrase

    to become very upset, frightened, or excited

  • spike up

    Phrase

    to make hair stand up in stiff points

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • scotch

    Word

    to stop something from happening or continuing

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • keep up

    Phrase

    to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

  • like crazy

    Phrase

    very much; to an extreme degree

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • rex

    Word

    a king; used in the Latin title of a ruler or in names and titles

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • cassette

    Word

    a small plastic case that holds magnetic tape for recording or playing sound or video

  • leash

    Word

    a strap or cord used to hold and guide a dog or other animal

  • leaning

    Word

    a tendency or preference toward something

  • good times

    Phrase

    a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia

  • set up

    Phrase

    prepare something so it can be used or can happen

  • dale

    Word

    a narrow valley, especially in northern England

  • cello

    Word

    a large stringed instrument in the violin family, played while sitting down

  • unload

    Word

    remove things from a vehicle, container, or machine

  • corn dog

    Phrase

    A hot dog coated in cornmeal batter and deep-fried

  • coaster

    Word

    a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

  • logging

    Word

    the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

  • back off

    Phrase

    to move away and stop bothering someone

  • bottled

    Word

    preserved or sold in bottles

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • good girl

    Phrase

    said to a female animal, especially a dog, when she has done something well

  • oh my goodness

    Phrase

    an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

  • in business

    Phrase

    ready to work or start functioning

  • pancake

    Word

    a thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • my goodness

    Phrase

    used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

  • my gosh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

  • razor

    Word

    a tool with a very sharp blade used for shaving hair

  • oh my gosh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

  • whipped cream

    Phrase

    cream that has been beaten until it is light and fluffy

  • hockey player

    Phrase

    someone who plays hockey, especially as a sport

  • rolling pin

    Phrase

    a heavy cylinder with handles, used for flattening dough

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