Modern Family S6E21: English vocabulary

a period of heavy drinking

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

caring more about other people than about yourself

a small device used for fastening sheets of paper together with staples

firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a small piece of food, especially something sweet

to have or show a bad opinion of something

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

locked with a key

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

a person who enjoys and knows a lot about fine food and drink

a person who avoids doing something, especially by making excuses

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

becoming weaker or less active

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to move backward suddenly after hitting something hard

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

a male donkey

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

too ready to tell other people what to do

covered with sweat

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

a person who rides a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle

completely wet

still being considered as a possible winner or choice

showing no kindness or sympathy

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an informal way of greeting someone and asking what has happened recently in their life

a plant with large, colorful, often unusual-looking flowers

money, especially a large amount of it

the liquid used in a vehicle’s braking system

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

moving or able to move people strongly

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

a place where trucks are loaded and unloaded

a girl or young woman chosen by a school or college as part of homecoming celebrations

a noisy, rough fight or argument

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

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to get energy, excitement, or motivation from something or someone

a plant with small purple flowers that smells sweet

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

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

to use up a supply of something

a round handle or small raised part you turn or hold

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

deserving praise, help, or respect

not done, paid, or arrived by the expected time

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

happening at regular intervals

a physical or mental condition that makes it harder for someone to do things in everyday life

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

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

done in a quiet, secret way

too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

a raised platform used by a speaker, conductor, or winner of a prize

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

soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape

to start moving or working faster

to make something stronger or more effective

a small electronic device used for doing calculations

relating to the structure or basic framework of something

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern