Modern Family S9E4: English vocabulary

a rich and powerful person, especially in business

an official order or decision made by someone in power

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

to make something move in a different direction

A strong sexual desire for someone

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

an act of cleaning a place or area

to make it possible for something to happen

free from germs or other living microorganisms

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

in a state of being badly beaten, defeated, or overwhelmed

a picture or icon that represents a person online or in a game

in a very uncontrolled or extreme way

large, impressive, and often a little intimidating in appearance

to lead a group, team, or project

imagined rather than real

a small, soft, orange fruit with a sweet taste

to record that you have started work or a shift

producing fruit

used to say that something is not believable

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

a small dark purple fruit that grows on a thorny bush

a group of wild boars

a serious disease spread by mosquitoes that causes fever and can be deadly

to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

not easily convinced; doubtful

showing a lack of respect; rude or impolite

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

relating to sex or sexual desire

used to show approval or encouragement

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to make a short, informal visit

to look through pages quickly without reading carefully

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

a large wild cat with a slim body and spots, known for running very fast

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

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

a clear liquid in blood or in some medicines and beauty products

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to make secret or new information known

as; in the same way that

well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

a party for a woman who is about to get married

clothes you wear for sleeping

the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet, written as Π or π

past tense and past participle of bed

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

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to change something so it becomes a different thing or use

to become late in the day or evening

a package sent to someone with food, snacks, or other comforting items

to some extent; fairly

to give something to another person

preserved or sold in bottles

moving or happening quickly

a casual way to say goodbye

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

to wash your body in a bath or shower

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

very loud and forceful

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

washed or carried onto land by the sea

a heavy boot that covers the ankle and is often worn by soldiers or for fashion