Modern Family S8E3: English vocabulary

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

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

a sharp point or hook with a backward-facing point

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a saxophone

sudden and often unexpected, especially in a way that feels unfriendly or unpleasant

locked with a key

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

a famous female singer, especially in opera or pop music

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

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

the oldest or most important man in a family or group

to stop something from succeeding

starting to develop or show promise

a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

a short text that explains a picture or photo

a messy mark or streak made by a sticky or greasy substance

to make something better, richer, or more interesting

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

to reach a decision or agreement

a woman who enjoys parties and an active social life

used before saying something that sounds boastful, to make it sound less braggy

used to say you liked or did something before it became popular

something that is fake or meant to deceive

becoming more mature and fully developed

very enthusiastic and eager to do something

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

a person from Denmark

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a brass musical instrument with a curved tube and a single-reed mouthpiece

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to compete against someone in an election

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

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

something that is given or allowed, especially after a request or demand

a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing

a willingness to consider new ideas or opinions

to delay dealing with something

used to show approval or encouragement

to pretend to agree with or help with something

to compete or fight against someone or something

to gather in a circle, especially to talk or plan

a machine that browns slices of bread by heating them quickly

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

a friendly way to address a man or boy

before anything else; as the first item or point

a person who teaches or helps people learn

as; in the same way that

a party for a woman who is about to get married

the metal outer part of a car or other vehicle

to make the harsh sound a duck makes

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a machine or device used in the home for a particular job

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

remove things from a vehicle, container, or machine

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

to some extent; fairly

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

a casual way to say goodbye

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