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Modern Family S8E7: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 7Comedy

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  • remiss

    Word

    not careful enough about something you should do

  • hanker

    Word

    to want something very much, especially something you do not have

  • electrocute

    Word

    to kill someone or something with electricity

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • slicker

    Word

    a person who is clever but not honest

  • foxed

    Word

    stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

  • eggshell

    Word

    the hard outer covering of an egg

  • remover

    Word

    a substance or product used to remove something

  • hyperbolic

    Word

    exaggerated or overstated

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • potable

    Word

    safe to drink

  • leavings

    Word

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

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  • heaving

    Word

    moving up and down in a strong, heavy way

  • insatiable

    Word

    impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

  • truffle

    Word

    an edible fungus that grows underground and is used in cooking

  • impotence

    Word

    a feeling of being unable to act, change things, or control a situation

  • churn

    Word

    to stir cream or milk until it becomes butter

  • goggle

    Word

    protective glasses that cover and protect the eyes

  • orthopedic

    Word

    relating to the treatment of bones and joints

  • bummer

    Word

    a disappointing or annoying situation

  • wart

    Word

    a small, hard lump on the skin caused by a virus

  • croft

    Word

    a small farm, especially in Scotland or northern England

  • blanketing

    Word

    covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

  • appetizer

    Word

    a small dish served before the main meal

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  • marshaling

    Word

    the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way

  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • splatter

    Word

    to make liquid, paint, or mud fly and land in small drops

  • heave

    Word

    to lift or move something heavy with a lot of effort

  • evener

    Word

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

  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

  • giddy

    Word

    feeling dizzy and unsteady

  • bitters

    Word

    a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

  • regenerate

    Word

    to grow back or become healthy again after damage or loss

  • psychics

    Word

    people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future

  • deodorant

    Word

    a product you put on your body to stop or reduce body odor

  • scarecrow

    Word

    a figure, often made to look like a person, that is put in a field to scare birds away

  • tentative

    Word

    not certain or fixed; likely to change

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • infidelity

    Word

    the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • stuffing

    Word

    soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • bale

    Word

    a large tightly tied bundle of hay, cotton, paper, or similar material

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • salting

    Word

    the act of adding salt to food or water

  • mellow

    Word

    pleasantly soft, smooth, and not harsh

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • sizing

    Word

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

  • weasel

    Word

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

  • ride on

    Phrase

    to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

  • deduction

    Word

    the act of taking an amount away from a total, especially for tax or pay

  • cider

    Word

    an alcoholic drink made from fermented apple juice

  • what's your game

    Phrase

    a question used to ask why someone seems suspicious or secretive

  • howdy

    Word

    used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • man on

    Phrase

    a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

  • hysterical

    Word

    very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

  • informer

    Word

    a person who gives secret information about someone, especially to the police

  • jarring

    Word

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

  • lock into

    Phrase

    to become firmly involved in a plan, system, or situation

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • mono

    Word

    sound recorded or played with one channel only

  • one too many

    Phrase

    a drink too many, especially one that makes you drunk

  • behind the counter

    Phrase

    available only by asking the pharmacist, not on open display

  • walk on eggshells

    Phrase

    to be very careful not to upset someone who is easily annoyed or offended

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • special someone

    Phrase

    the person you are dating or in a romantic relationship with

  • crazy talk

    Phrase

    informal speech or ideas that seem silly, unrealistic, or not worth taking seriously

  • tee

    Word

    a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

  • for the love of

    Phrase

    used in an exclamation to show annoyance or frustration

  • high blood

    Phrase

    high blood pressure

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • slipper

    Word

    a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

  • hush

    Word

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • sit by

    Phrase

    to stand by and do nothing while something bad or important is happening

  • walk in on

    Phrase

    to enter a room or place and unexpectedly see someone doing something private

  • bank robber

    Phrase

    a person who steals money from a bank

  • come out in

    Phrase

    to suddenly develop a rash or spots on your skin

  • legal advice

    Phrase

    advice from a lawyer about a legal matter

  • money maker

    Phrase

    something that makes a lot of profit

  • cam

    Word

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

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • contagious

    Word

    able to spread from one person, animal, or thing to another

  • walk on

    Phrase

    to come onto the stage in a performance

  • freak out

    Phrase

    to become very upset, frightened, or excited

  • lie around

    Phrase

    to spend time doing nothing useful

  • count down

    Phrase

    to count backward to a time or event

  • flatter

    Word

    to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

  • Jiminy Cricket

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise, annoyance, or mild frustration

  • scotch

    Word

    to stop something from happening or continuing

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pain in the butt

    Phrase

    something that is very annoying or troublesome

  • psychic

    Word

    someone who claims to have special powers to know things or see the future

  • yank

    Word

    a sudden hard pull or jerk

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • clue in

    Phrase

    to tell someone important information they need to know

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