Modern Family S7E6: English vocabulary

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

something that is very helpful or brings an advantage

to move in a circular or spiraling motion

a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

fuss, unnecessary activity, or trouble

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

looking old, worn, and a little dirty or untidy

in a loving way; with affection

making quick, sharp movements

an animal that eats dead animals or leftover food

a famous prehistoric monument in southern England, made of a circle of large standing stones

to injure a joint by twisting it too hard

important or experienced people, especially those with power or authority

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

to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted

A strong sexual desire for someone

attractive, stylish, and confident

a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

to move backward suddenly after hitting something hard

if a young animal imprints on someone or something, it starts to treat that as its parent

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

relating to the treatment of illness or injury

covered with sweat

a very important or powerful person or thing in a particular field

to treat someone unfairly or keep delaying or misleading them

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

the act of fastening something with a screw

looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to press or stamp a mark onto a surface

a vegetable, especially when spoken about informally

someone who is especially keen on a particular activity or thing

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

the chance of keeping your job for a long time

sea ice that remains frozen through the year in polar regions

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

to succeed in doing something difficult

to leave a place suddenly because you are very angry

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook for hanging clothes

to give something to younger people or the next generation

showing a strong desire to resist authority or rules

a thin stick used by a magician

moving forward quickly and forcefully

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a woman who welcomes and looks after guests in a restaurant, club, or at an event

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a small piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe your mouth or fingers

made at home, not in a store or factory

to some extent; fairly

to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

a thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices

preserved or sold in bottles

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

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

unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

a person who is kept in prison or another institution

stopped and unable to continue moving or working

a feeling of anger, worry, or lack of peace among a group of people

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

a fish that lives in fresh water and is often eaten as food

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

a smell, especially a pleasant one