nervy
Wordbold and willing to take risks
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Modern Family S5E16: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 16Comedy
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aby
Worda deep chasm or abyss
skat
Worda card game for three players using a 32-card deck
ply
Wordto ask someone a lot of questions or try hard to get something from them
sou
Wordan old French coin worth very little money
prying
Wordtoo interested in other people's private matters
pixie
Worda small magical creature in stories, often playful and mischievous
nab
Wordto catch or seize someone or something quickly and suddenly
ani
Worda collection of various materials that are used to make a sculpture or artwork
prod
Wordto poke or push something with a finger or a pointed object
nit
Wordthe egg of a louse, especially one attached to a hair
lib
Worda book or other collection of writings, especially one that is considered of exemplary quality or importance.
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pry
Wordto ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude
ode
Worda poem that praises a person, thing, or idea
pane
Worda single piece of glass in a window or door
emu
Worda large Australian bird that cannot fly and runs very fast
potting
Wordthe act of putting a plant into a pot or container
vat
Worda large container used for holding liquids
sob
Wordto cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths
nicking
Wordstealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way
props
Wordobjects used in a play, movie, or TV show
napping
Wordto sleep for a short time, especially during the day
dane
Worda person from Denmark
dom
Worda title given to members of the clergy.
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cam
Worda shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way
ore
Wordrock or earth that contains a metal or valuable mineral
sly
Wordclever in a sneaky or dishonest way
ale
Worda type of beer, usually dark and with a strong flavor
rex
Worda king; used in the Latin title of a ruler or in names and titles
est
Wordthe quality of being; existence, as opposed to nonexistence.
lance
Worda long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used for thrusting
padding
Wordsoft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape
pod
Worda small enclosed unit that can be attached to a vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft for a special purpose
maya
Worda member of an Indigenous people from Mexico and Central America
prop
Wordto support something by placing something under or against it
kat
Worda small domesticated animal with fur, a tail, and sharp claws
aha
Wordused to show surprise, or that you have just understood something
den
Worda wild animal's home, often underground
oval
Wordhaving the shape of an oval
norm
Wordsomething that is usual or expected
sis
Worda person's sister, especially one you know well or feel close to
lily
Worda plant with large, often fragrant flowers, usually growing from a bulb
lid
Worda cover that fits on top of a container
batting
Wordthe act of hitting the ball with a bat in baseball or cricket
pad
Worda soft piece of material used to protect, support, or make something more comfortable
nick
Worda small cut or mark on a surface
nap
Worda short sleep, usually during the day
celebrity
Worda famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
tv
Worda television set
legend
Worda famous story from the past that may not be true
joe
Worda man or boy
links
Worda web address you can click to open another page or file
era
Worda long period of history with a particular character or important events
bat
Worda small flying mammal that comes out at night
tiny
Wordvery small in size, amount, or degree
pot
Worda deep round container used for cooking food or boiling water
agent
Worda person or company that arranges work, deals, or bookings for someone else
tom
Worda male cat
pro
Worda person who is very skilled at a job or activity
pan
Worda shallow metal container used for cooking food
super
Wordvery good; excellent
link
Wordto connect two things or people
nice
Wordpleasant, kind, or enjoyable
draw
Wordmake a picture or diagram with a pen, pencil, or similar tool
hat
Worda covering for the head, worn for warmth, style, or as part of a uniform
ten
Wordthe number 10
bit
Worda small amount or piece of something
lose
Wordto no longer have something, or to have something taken away
modern
Wordrelating to the present or recent times
comes
Wordto move toward the speaker or to a place being talked about
let
Wordto allow someone to do something or something to happen
man
Wordan adult male person
family
Worda person's parents, children, and close relatives