Modern Family S6E12: English vocabulary

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

very dirty or disgusting matter

to make someone less likely to do something by making it seem difficult, risky, or unpleasant

moving or walking with quick, light steps

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

fastened with laces

to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

To turn a vehicle sharply while backing up so it lines up straight with a dock or other target

to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

to breathe noisily while sleeping

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

very sudden and extreme, with a strong effect

an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the batter who is scheduled to bat seventh in the batting order

to close off an opening by building a wall across it

to make someone feel excited and eager

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to get to the main point quickly

a facial expression in which you pull your eyebrows together, often because you are annoyed, worried, or thinking hard

the image or character that a person presents to other people

radio programs that feature conversations about current events or controversial topics

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

a long, angry argument or conflict

an important stage or event in a process or development

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

a medical condition that causes painful, stiff joints

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

to write something in full or in a finished form

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

as; in the same way that

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking

used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

a small explosive device used for celebrations or displays

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a small blue or purple berry that you can eat

done in a quiet, secret way

the act of playing drums

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to force someone to do something by tricking or pressuring them

very; extremely

a trip taken by car for pleasure, often over a long distance

extremely large

a delicate fabric made of thread in an open, decorative pattern

the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

a book or article about a person's life, written by that person

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

something you have done successfully, especially something difficult

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

very loud and forceful

deserving respect because of honest, fair, and good behavior

an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

a shop that cleans clothes and fabrics by dry cleaning

a library that anyone can use, usually run by the local government

dividing into smaller parts or sections

something that has a bad effect or causes trouble

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

a signal that tells someone when to do something

to emphasize something or make it stand out

a loose outer garment, often worn at home or over pajamas

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together for protection or safety

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

showing that you approve of someone or something

before the expected or usual time

to spend time with someone socially