Modern Family S5E9: English vocabulary

to hit or push with the head or horns

a team sport played with long sticks and a small ball

a room where products are shown to customers before they buy them

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

the way power and influence are arranged among countries in the world

becoming weaker or less active

the ability to keep trying to do something even when it is hard or takes a long time

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

informal criticism for emotional problems someone is thought to have because of a difficult relationship with their father

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

to insult or embarrass someone in public

a belief that something bad will happen or that certain actions or events can bring good or bad luck

not very serious or important; something to stay calm about

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

almost; very nearly

to tell someone to stop interfering in your affairs

used to say that something must be accepted as it is or not accepted at all

unfairly better or more considerate treatment than other people get

in a safe or secure position

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to make a lot of money, especially in a way that seems easy

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

a person with red hair

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

to get to the main point quickly

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

to try hard to do or achieve something

a group of wild boars

to stand by and do nothing while something bad or important is happening

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

to delay dealing with something

to do something very easily and successfully

to keep going, especially when you are tired or things are difficult

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to use up a supply of something

the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

a group of performers who work together

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

to check or read something quickly

very exciting, impressive, or successful

somewhat like; in a way similar to

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

not seen or noticed

as; in the same way that

to copy the way someone speaks, moves, or behaves

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a person who has power, influence, or control over others, such as a parent, teacher, or boss

to make someone feel less interested in something or not want to do it

a tree with smooth white bark and thin branches

done in a quiet, secret way

very; extremely

relating to the universe and outer space

the feeling and actions of sadness after someone has died

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

the team playing on its own field or court

a strong, focused light that shines on one small area

to some extent; fairly

to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

used to introduce a question or comment that you are making out of curiosity

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to say that you are doing something as a precaution

very pleasant or enjoyable

a large amount of something

washed or carried onto land by the sea

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

so late that something can no longer be done or changed