Modern Family S5E12: English vocabulary

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

the act of sealing a hole or gap

an act of cleaning a place or area

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

an organization of lawyers that regulates the legal profession in a place

the part of the brain that helps control emotions and memory

the act of moving something on wheels

to think of someone or something in a particular way

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

a machine that shines images, video, or slides onto a screen or wall

full of energy, enthusiasm, and confidence

a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

to record that you have started work or a shift

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

a child or young person with an unusually high level of skill or talent

to deal with a problem before it gets worse

a very remote place

something that is not possible or not acceptable

a group of wild boars

to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

to stay calm and keep going in a difficult situation

to talk for a long time in a dull, monotonous way

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

a person who plays the bagpipes or another pipe instrument

made to be used once or for a short time, then thrown away

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

showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened

to come onto the stage in a performance

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

a person who watches for danger or for something important to appear

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

in control of a vehicle while driving it

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

having many bends or turns

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well

as; in the same way that

the practice of keeping your body clean and healthy

A woman who works in a school cafeteria and serves food

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

an Italian title used before a woman's name

to get back something that was lost, taken, or given away

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

to some extent; fairly

able to continue for a long time without causing serious damage or using up resources

allowing travel in only one direction

a statement or idea that forms the basis of an argument or theory

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve

used to remind someone of something they already know

a small flying machine that is controlled from a distance

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

a large amount of something

to behave in a playful romantic way toward someone

a very short period of time

an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

a contest in which people take turns spelling words correctly

a doctor who treats problems with the eyes

a small knife with a blunt edge, used for spreading butter or other soft foods

a day when school is in session and students have classes

a game in which players try to hit each other with a ball while avoiding being hit

to put someone or something in danger of harm or damage

a long, thin piece of potato cooked in hot oil

a small flap or strip used for holding, fastening, or pulling something

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

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

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

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

long, thin pieces of potato that are fried and eaten as a side dish or snack