Modern Family S4E11: English vocabulary

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used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

used to strongly say that what you are saying is true

a special anniversary or celebration, especially a 50th anniversary

a very poor, crowded area of a city where people live in bad conditions

to explain something in more detail

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

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

an elected member of a city or town council

the act of being dismissed from a job

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

an alcoholic drink made from fermented apple juice

slightly unpolished or not fully refined

kind, polite, and pleasant to people

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

the leader of a criminal group that sells illegal drugs

to a moderate degree; not too much

producing fruit

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

a small wild animal like a wolf, native to North America

a group of wild boars

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

used to say that something should have happened earlier

to look through a group of things or information carefully to find something

known or based on direct personal experience

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

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

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

time when a machine, system, or person is not working or being used

the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet, written as Π or π

past tense and past participle of bed

in a way that is not clear or exact

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

a chemical in the body that controls how cells and organs work

shining with small bright points of reflected light

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

showing quick, clever humor

to become healthier or improve

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

a large amount of something

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

an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

a younger brother, especially one who is still a child

a soft dessert made from sweetened yogurt that has been frozen

so bright that it is hard to see

a woman who is raising a child or children on her own

a large flat-bottomed boat used for carrying goods on rivers or canals

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

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

to stop a vehicle by pulling over to the side of the road or another place

food, drinks, or other items brought to a hotel room on request

a piece of clothing worn for swimming

a place where people play golf

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

to eat at the place where you buy food, instead of taking it away

slanted or not level

a light or signal placed in a high or visible place to guide or warn people

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

a website

not wearing any clothes; naked

a precious stone, especially one that has been cut and polished

an informal, friendly greeting

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

to move a little to one side to make room for someone else