Modern Family S9E1: English vocabulary

past tense of ski

to speak angrily and at length

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

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

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

a long pole with a flat end, used for moving a boat through water

moving or walking with quick, light steps

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

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

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

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

beautiful, impressive, and grand in a way that inspires admiration

to lead a group, team, or project

cause something to improve a lot

to check or prove that something is correct, true, or acceptable

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger

producing fruit

used to tell someone to stop and pay attention because you have noticed something surprising or important

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

willing to take risks and try new things

a ski designed for use on water

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

to wait until a difficult or unpleasant situation is over

to joke or behave playfully

the open sea far from land

a sport in which a person skis on water while being pulled by a boat

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the animals living in a particular area or period

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

a willingness to consider new ideas or opinions

a small booklet or leaflet about one subject

to feel a romantic attraction to someone

to wait until the next day before deciding something

to keep partying or having fun

to become part of a family, group, or social class by marrying someone in it

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

a person who likes exciting or unusual experiences

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

having many bends or turns

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

as; in the same way that

to give money back to someone, especially after a return or complaint

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

a small oval nut that grows inside a hard shell

the plants that naturally grow in a place or region

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

an event in which one celestial body blocks the light from another

to some extent; fairly

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

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

soft and light, with a lot of small loose fibers or air in it

a wide, attractive view of the land or scenery

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

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

a person or animal you feel sorry for

a thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan

to breathe out in short bursts, often with effort

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

the place where land meets a body of water

a small soft sweet shaped like a bear

a plant-based drink made from almonds

an allergy to a particular food

a system of physical exercises and breathing used to improve health and relaxation

help or support given to someone, especially with a task