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Modern Family S6E8: English vocabulary

Season 6, Episode 8Comedy

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  • giblet

    Word

    the edible organs of a bird, especially chicken or turkey, such as the liver and heart

  • bisque

    Word

    a thick, creamy soup made with shellfish, especially lobster or crab

  • crumpet

    Word

    a small, round, soft bread with a rough top, usually toasted and eaten with butter

  • redcoat

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    a British soldier, especially one from the 18th century, who wore a red uniform coat

  • scratcher

    Word

    a thing or person that scratches

  • cribbing

    Word

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

  • cannoned

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    to hit or move into something with sudden force

  • spanking

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    a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand

  • backstop

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    something that acts as a barrier or support behind something else

  • pinking

    Word

    to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • debater

    Word

    a person who is skilled at debating

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  • meringue

    Word

    a mixture of egg white and sugar, beaten until stiff and baked or dried

  • sultry

    Word

    hot and humid, especially in a way that feels uncomfortable

  • peachy

    Word

    having the soft pinkish color of a peach

  • willful

    Word

    done on purpose; deliberate

  • stiffen

    Word

    to become stiff or make something stiff

  • sou

    Word

    an old French coin worth very little money

  • poncho

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    a loose piece of clothing that hangs over the shoulders and covers the body

  • cranked

    Word

    turned or operated by a crank

  • craziness

    Word

    wild, silly, or out-of-control behavior

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • treadmill

    Word

    an exercise machine with a moving belt that lets you walk or run in one place

  • quaint

    Word

    attractively old-fashioned or unusual in a charming way

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  • casserole

    Word

    a dish of meat, vegetables, or pasta baked slowly in the oven

  • brownie

    Word

    a small square of rich chocolate cake

  • honk

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

  • evener

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

  • lug

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    to carry or drag something heavy with effort

  • centerpiece

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    the main or most eye-catching part of something

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • watery

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    thin and weak because it has too much water

  • spank

    Word

    to hit someone on the buttocks with an open hand, usually as punishment

  • yam

    Word

    an edible root vegetable with starchy flesh

  • wilt

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    to become limp and droop, especially because of heat or lack of water

  • hideous

    Word

    extremely ugly or unpleasant

  • whim

    Word

    a sudden wish to do something, often without planning it

  • stuffing

    Word

    soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • breaded

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    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • platter

    Word

    a large, flat dish used for serving food

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • cranberry

    Word

    a small red berry with a sharp, sour taste

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • waffle

    Word

    a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • plunge

    Word

    to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • mutiny

    Word

    an open rebellion against people in authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

  • sweaty

    Word

    covered with sweat

  • whipping

    Word

    the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • roasting

    Word

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

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • soaking

    Word

    completely wet

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • trusting

    Word

    willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

  • move with

    Phrase

    to spend time with a particular group of people, especially a group you belong to

  • flip out

    Phrase

    to react in a sudden, very upset, angry, or excited way

  • load up on

    Phrase

    to get or use a large amount of something

  • paper route

    Phrase

    a regular route for delivering newspapers

  • bagging

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    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • at the last minute

    Phrase

    at the very last possible moment before something happens

  • lighten

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

  • cam

    Word

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

  • disrespectful

    Word

    showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

  • gravy

    Word

    a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened

  • booze

    Word

    alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • crush on

    Phrase

    to feel a romantic attraction to someone

  • slip into

    Phrase

    to put on clothes quickly and easily

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • scotch

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    to stop something from happening or continuing

  • pant

    Word

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

  • pilgrim

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    a person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons

  • pull through

    Phrase

    to survive a serious illness or a very difficult situation

  • rubbing

    Word

    the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

  • rein

    Word

    a long strap used to guide a horse while riding

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • maternity

    Word

    the state of being pregnant or having a baby

  • front porch

    Phrase

    a covered porch at the front of a house

  • crank

    Word

    a bent part on a machine that turns back-and-forth motion into circular motion

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • crib

    Word

    a baby's bed with bars on the sides

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • trip over

    Phrase

    to catch your foot on something and almost fall

  • coaster

    Word

    a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

  • raisin

    Word

    a dried grape

  • homemade

    Word

    made at home, not in a store or factory

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • shelling

    Word

    the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • cigar

    Word

    a rolled bundle of tobacco for smoking

  • ringed

    Word

    having a ring or rings around it

  • biscuit

    Word

    a small, soft bread roll, especially one served with a meal

  • 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

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