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Modern Family S7E14: English vocabulary

Season 7, Episode 14Comedy

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  • preoccupy

    Word

    to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else

  • billow

    Word

    a large wave or a swelling mass of water, smoke, or fabric

  • blackball

    Word

    to vote against allowing someone to join a club or group

  • fizzle

    Word

    to fail or end in a weak, disappointing way

  • snuggle

    Word

    to curl up or move into a warm, comfortable position, often close to someone or something

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • clouding

    Word

    the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

  • pout

    Word

    to push your lips forward, often to show annoyance or to look flirtatious

  • parasol

    Word

    a light umbrella used to protect you from the sun

  • racking

    Word

    causing a lot of pain or suffering

  • bolting

    Word

    running away suddenly and quickly

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  • conceited

    Word

    too proud of yourself and your abilities

  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • evener

    Word

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

  • notching

    Word

    make small cuts or grooves in something

  • yea

    Word

    yes; used to show agreement or approval

  • ballooned

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    to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

  • coasting

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    the act of moving along without using power

  • springing

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    moving with quick, light jumps

  • breaded

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    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • soothing

    Word

    making you feel calm and relaxed

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

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  • go outside

    Phrase

    a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

  • plugging

    Word

    the act of sealing a hole or gap

  • machete

    Word

    a large heavy knife used for cutting plants

  • insecurity

    Word

    a feeling of not being confident or safe

  • gassing

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    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • sizing

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    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • peep

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    a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

  • toasting

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    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • fives

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

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • indulge

    Word

    to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

  • send it

    Phrase

    to do something with full effort or confidence

  • jarring

    Word

    causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

  • swear to God

    Phrase

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

  • defy

    Word

    to openly refuse to obey or accept something

  • hot and heavy

    Phrase

    Used to describe a relationship, situation, or argument that is very passionate and intense

  • cooking with gas

    Phrase

    working very well and making fast progress

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • make the cut

    Phrase

    to be chosen from a group because you are good enough or suitable

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • sniff

    Word

    to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

  • block party

    Phrase

    a neighborhood party held outdoors, often in the street

  • peer pressure

    Phrase

    pressure from friends or people your own age to do something

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • thundering

    Word

    making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • back out

    Phrase

    to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

  • to God

    Phrase

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

  • make out with

    Phrase

    to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

  • electrical storm

    Phrase

    a storm with thunder and lightning

  • cam

    Word

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

  • gutter

    Word

    a shallow channel under the edge of a roof that carries away rainwater

  • dope

    Word

    very good or impressive

  • belle

    Word

    a beautiful woman, especially one admired in a social group or at an event

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • build into

    Phrase

    to include something as part of a design, plan, or system

  • party up

    Phrase

    to party or celebrate in a lively, informal way

  • cafeteria

    Word

    a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

  • dictate

    Word

    to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

  • tickle

    Word

    to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

  • make up

    Phrase

    to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

  • look back

    Phrase

    to think about the past, or about what happened before

  • kind of like

    Phrase

    somewhat like; in a way similar to

  • catch up

    Phrase

    to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

  • storming

    Word

    moving forward quickly and forcefully

  • don't ask

    Phrase

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

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • quantum

    Word

    a tiny amount of energy or matter in quantum physics

  • availability

    Word

    the state of being available to use or get

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • centimeter

    Word

    a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter

  • staple

    Word

    a main or important thing, especially a food that is eaten often

  • jellyfish

    Word

    a sea animal with a soft, jelly-like body and stinging tentacles

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • rational

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    based on reason and logic, not feelings

  • puddle

    Word

    a small pool of water or other liquid on the ground

  • fuss

    Word

    unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

  • protector

    Word

    a person or thing that protects someone or something

  • 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

  • withstand

    Word

    to be strong enough to deal with something difficult or harmful

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • overflow

    Word

    to flow out over the edge of a container or area

  • pool party

    Phrase

    a party held at or around a swimming pool

  • school trip

    Phrase

    a trip that schoolchildren take with teachers to visit a place for learning or fun

  • coat rack

    Phrase

    a stand with hooks for hanging coats, hats, and other clothes

  • funky

    Word

    having a strong, lively rhythm, especially in funk music

  • finn

    Word

    a person from Finland

  • every time

    Phrase

    used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

  • notch

    Word

    a small V-shaped cut or indentation

  • oh oh

    Phrase

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

  • robe

    Word

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

  • surge

    Word

    to move forward suddenly and strongly, or rise quickly

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