Modern Family S6E6: English vocabulary

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

the act of lying or tricking someone by hiding or changing the truth

greedy and always wanting more money or possessions

a small decorative crown worn on the head

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

having thin lines or marks of a different color

a man from Scotland

very unpleasant or annoying

the round part of the eye

easily upset or offended

blood, especially when it is seen after violence or an accident

the ideal man in a fairy tale or romance story

a small printed sheet used for advertising or sharing information

an old-fashioned word for a hospital for people with severe mental illness

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to challenge someone to fight, compete, or prove themselves

showing qualities such as strength, courage, or confidence that are traditionally seen as masculine

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

gory or gruesome scenes or details

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to lead a group, team, or project

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

very detailed and complicated

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

to move or handle something awkwardly or clumsily

an informal term for a mother who spends a lot of time driving her children to school and activities

to make a desperate attempt to find a solution when there are no good options

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person or business that sells goods directly to customers

used after a noun to say that something is extremely bad or unpleasant

a tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a small opening

a period when someone or a team keeps winning

a child of your parent’s cousin

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

a person whose job is to do building work on construction sites

an extra opinion from another expert, especially a doctor

to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

to give up in a combat sport by tapping the mat or your opponent

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

a bird with a loud two-note call, known for laying its eggs in other birds' nests

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

located or happening at sea, away from the shore

a powerful explosive used for blasting or demolition

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a person who posts online to upset people or start arguments

not caring enough about other people's feelings

a ghost or a figure that seems real but is not

the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly

to some extent; fairly

full of energy, fun, and a love of play

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

an older child, especially one who seems more grown-up

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

a shared space in a building that everyone can use

a shrub or tree with sharp, shiny leaves and red berries

a woman who is admired for her courage or achievements

the activity or skill of making or repairing things with a needle and thread

a person whose job is to help people with personal, school, or emotional problems

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

protection given by a country to someone who has left their own country because they are in danger

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

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