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Modern Family S4E8: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 8Comedy

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  • hugger

    Word

    a person who likes giving and receiving hugs

  • conjunctivitis

    Word

    an eye infection that makes the white part of the eye red and sore

  • cancan

    Word

    a lively French dance with high kicks

  • cribbing

    Word

    the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission

  • humanize

    Word

    to make something less harsh, formal, or impersonal

  • festivity

    Word

    a lively celebration or festive event

  • grumble

    Word

    to complain quietly in an annoyed way

  • roadster

    Word

    a small sporty car with two seats and usually a roof that can be folded down

  • blockhead

    Word

    a stupid person

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • falsetto

    Word

    a high singing voice that is higher than a person's normal range

  • strapping

    Word

    tall, strong, and healthy-looking

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  • drench

    Word

    to make something very wet; soak it completely

  • awing

    Word

    causing a feeling of wonder or great admiration

  • gab

    Word

    to talk a lot in a casual, lively way

  • shifty

    Word

    looking or acting as if you are hiding something

  • acoustics

    Word

    the way a room or building affects how sound is heard

  • corkscrew

    Word

    a tool with a spiral metal point used for pulling corks out of bottles

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • evener

    Word

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

  • insulate

    Word

    to cover or treat something so that heat, sound, or electricity cannot pass through easily

  • memento

    Word

    something kept to remind you of a person, place, or event

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

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  • soothing

    Word

    making you feel calm and relaxed

  • spinner

    Word

    a small object that spins when you press or flick it

  • ribbed

    Word

    having raised ridges or lines

  • wiggle

    Word

    to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

  • go outside

    Phrase

    a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

  • interception

    Word

    the act of stopping and taking something before it reaches its target

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • your man

    Phrase

    the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

  • chorus girl

    Phrase

    a woman who dances or performs in a chorus line in a musical or revue

  • freshen

    Word

    to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

  • manly

    Word

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

  • toasting

    Word

    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • kennel

    Word

    a place where dogs are kept, boarded, or bred

  • bulldog

    Word

    a strong, stocky dog with a broad head and a flat face

  • vested

    Word

    earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

  • bounding

    Word

    moving quickly with light, springy steps

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • swear to God

    Phrase

    Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

  • heartbreak

    Word

    deep sadness or pain caused by a breakup, disappointment, or loss

  • bladder

    Word

    an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • down the toilet

    Phrase

    in a ruined or hopeless state; badly failed

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • pouch

    Word

    a small soft bag or pocket for carrying things

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • presume

    Word

    to think that something is probably true or will happen

  • tee

    Word

    a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

  • redundant

    Word

    not needed or useful anymore

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • my man

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

  • dishwasher

    Word

    a machine that washes dishes automatically

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • to God

    Phrase

    used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

  • sneak around

    Phrase

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

  • all told

    Phrase

    including everything; in total

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • mysteriously

    Word

    in a way that is hard to explain or understand

  • cam

    Word

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

  • hooker

    Word

    a person who has sex for money

  • mixer

    Word

    a machine used for mixing ingredients

  • bum

    Word

    a person who is lazy and avoids work

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • mope around

    Phrase

    to wander around slowly because you feel sad or bored

  • hash browns

    Phrase

    a dish of shredded or grated potatoes fried until crisp and golden

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • awe

    Word

    a feeling of great wonder and respect, sometimes with a little fear

  • overdue

    Word

    not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time

  • ascend

    Word

    to move upward

  • registry

    Word

    an official record or list of names, events, or items

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • do not want

    Phrase

    used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • platoon

    Word

    a small group of soldiers who train and fight together

  • take over

    Phrase

    to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

  • crib

    Word

    a baby's bed with bars on the sides

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • paint over

    Phrase

    to cover something with a new layer of paint

  • day or night

    Phrase

    at any time, without stopping, both day and night

  • wiring

    Word

    the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • 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

  • no pressure

    Phrase

    used to tell someone not to worry or feel under pressure

  • mascot

    Word

    a person or thing that is believed to bring good luck, especially for a team, school, or event

  • commemorate

    Word

    to do something to honor and remember a person or event

  • way in

    Phrase

    an entrance or route into a place

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • my gosh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

  • laying

    Word

    present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

  • what's happening

    Phrase

    a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

  • watch it

    Phrase

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

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