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Modern Family S6E20: English vocabulary

Season 6, Episode 20Comedy

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  • flounce

    Word

    to walk or move in a dramatic, bouncy way, often to show anger or annoyance

  • interminable

    Word

    lasting a very long time and seeming to have no end

  • pinafore

    Word

    a sleeveless dress worn over a blouse or shirt, often by children

  • loafer

    Word

    a person who is lazy and avoids work

  • wristband

    Word

    a band worn around the wrist, often used for identification, access, or support

  • familiarize

    Word

    to help someone learn about something so they feel comfortable with it

  • grooving

    Word

    to move or dance in a relaxed way to music

  • prizing

    Word

    to value something very highly

  • disqualify

    Word

    to officially say that someone cannot take part in a competition, job, or activity because they broke a rule

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • smug

    Word

    too pleased with yourself and your achievements

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

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  • pus

    Word

    a thick yellow or greenish liquid that forms in an infected wound

  • bureaucratic

    Word

    relating to a system with many rules, offices, and official procedures

  • councilman

    Word

    a man who is a member of a local government council

  • evener

    Word

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

  • petitioning

    Word

    to formally ask an authority or organization for something

  • pornographic

    Word

    showing or containing explicit sexual images or activity

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • civilize

    Word

    to make people or a place more civilized and polite

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • groin

    Word

    the area where the top of the leg meets the lower abdomen

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

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  • obscene

    Word

    offensive because it is sexual, rude, or indecent

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • hypocrite

    Word

    a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

  • prominently

    Word

    in a way that is easy to see or notice

  • not done

    Phrase

    not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • sparkle

    Word

    to shine with small flashes of light

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • yuk it up

    Phrase

    to joke and act silly in a noisy, playful way

  • weasel

    Word

    a small, thin animal with a long body and short legs

  • home in

    Phrase

    to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

  • bowler

    Word

    a person who bowls in cricket

  • subjective

    Word

    based on personal feelings, opinions, or tastes rather than facts

  • hide in plain sight

    Phrase

    to be hard to notice even though it is visible

  • broad shoulders

    Phrase

    the ability to accept criticism, responsibility, or pressure without getting upset

  • light on

    Phrase

    to land or settle lightly on something

  • wrinkle

    Word

    a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

  • life coach

    Phrase

    a person who helps someone improve their life and reach personal goals

  • superficial

    Word

    not deep or detailed enough

  • provoke

    Word

    to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

  • otter

    Word

    a small animal that lives near water and eats fish

  • get ahead of

    Phrase

    to deal with a problem before it gets worse

  • now you're talking

    Phrase

    used to show strong agreement with a suggestion

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • wrench

    Word

    a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

  • just like that

    Phrase

    suddenly and without warning

  • run high

    Phrase

    to become very strong or intense, especially feelings or emotions

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • bolt down

    Phrase

    to eat food very quickly and in a greedy way

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • run over

    Phrase

    to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

  • catcher

    Word

    a person or thing that catches something

  • cam

    Word

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

  • unwell

    Word

    slightly ill; not feeling well

  • looping

    Word

    the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

  • worked up

    Phrase

    very upset, angry, or excited

  • cosmos

    Word

    the universe and everything in it

  • crush on

    Phrase

    to feel a romantic attraction to someone

  • party on

    Phrase

    to keep partying or having fun

  • screen in

    Phrase

    to cover a porch or other area with window screens

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • framing

    Word

    the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • turn on

    Phrase

    to depend on something; to be decided by something

  • pant

    Word

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

  • rugged

    Word

    having a rough, uneven, or rocky surface

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • rye

    Word

    a grain used for making flour, bread, and whiskey

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • yankee

    Word

    a person from the northern US, especially New England

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • availability

    Word

    the state of being available to use or get

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • pierced

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    past tense and past participle of pierce

  • outlaw

    Word

    a person who has broken the law and is hiding from the authorities

  • cocaine

    Word

    an illegal drug that can make people feel very excited and energetic for a short time

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • bottled

    Word

    preserved or sold in bottles

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • tasting

    Word

    the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

  • sparkling

    Word

    shining with small bright points of reflected light

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • funk

    Word

    a feeling of low energy, sadness, or lack of interest

  • insecure

    Word

    not feeling confident about yourself or your abilities

  • lesbian

    Word

    a woman who is sexually attracted to women

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • yeah right

    Phrase

    an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

  • crushing

    Word

    causing a very heavy defeat or loss

  • what's happening

    Phrase

    a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

  • some people

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

  • hair spray

    Phrase

    a spray product used on hair to keep it in place

  • too late

    Phrase

    so late that something can no longer be done or changed

  • in bed

    Phrase

    in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting

  • cub

    Word

    a young bear, lion, fox, or similar wild animal

  • good looks

    Phrase

    an attractive appearance, especially attractive facial features

  • to go

    Phrase

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

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