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Modern Family S9E6: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 6Comedy

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  • heartsick

    Word

    very sad and upset, especially because of loss or disappointment

  • pucker

    Word

    to gather into small folds or wrinkles

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • tipsy

    Word

    slightly drunk

  • wormhole

    Word

    a tunnel-like connection that could link two far-apart places in space-time

  • chitchat

    Word

    casual conversation about unimportant things

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • confounded

    Word

    feeling confused and unable to think clearly

  • sulk

    Word

    to sit or stay somewhere in a bad mood because you are annoyed or disappointed

  • exhilarate

    Word

    to make someone feel very excited, happy, or full of energy

  • scat

    Word

    to run away quickly; to leave in a hurry

  • confound

    Word

    to confuse or surprise someone greatly

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  • acoustics

    Word

    the way a room or building affects how sound is heard

  • thrush

    Word

    a small songbird with a spotted breast

  • ruff

    Word

    a stiff frill worn around the neck, especially in old-fashioned clothing

  • skeptic

    Word

    a person who does not easily believe things and wants proof first

  • scone

    Word

    a small baked bread roll, often served with tea

  • tortilla

    Word

    a thin flat bread made from corn or wheat flour, used in Mexican and other Latin American food

  • nudge

    Word

    to push or touch someone or something gently

  • fluff

    Word

    soft, light bits of wool, cotton, or similar material

  • evener

    Word

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

  • budge

    Word

    to move a little, or make something move a little

  • exclamation

    Word

    a sudden cry or remark that shows surprise, anger, or pain

  • hurtful

    Word

    causing emotional pain or upset

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  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • banish

    Word

    to force someone to leave a place, country, or group

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • ventilator

    Word

    a machine that helps a patient breathe

  • flux

    Word

    a state of constant change or movement

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • whew

    Word

    used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

  • calligraphy

    Word

    the art of writing letters in a decorative, careful style

  • witchcraft

    Word

    the use of magic, especially spells and evil magic

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • party to

    Phrase

    involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

  • chow

    Word

    food; a meal or something to eat

  • shake it

    Phrase

    to dance in a lively, energetic way

  • call time

    Phrase

    the time performers or crew are expected to arrive for a show or event

  • carry away

    Phrase

    to make someone so excited or emotional that they lose control

  • skirting

    Word

    a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

  • behold

    Word

    to look at something with attention or wonder

  • fives

    Word

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

  • script out

    Phrase

    to turn a task or process into a script so it can run automatically

  • in the act

    Phrase

    while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

  • medley

    Word

    a mixture of different things

  • icing

    Word

    a sweet, smooth mixture used to cover cakes and cookies

  • wrinkle

    Word

    a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • weeping

    Word

    crying or showing tears

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • in bad

    Phrase

    out of favor with someone; not liked by them

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • persona

    Word

    the image or character that a person presents to other people

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • come out in

    Phrase

    to suddenly develop a rash or spots on your skin

  • set list

    Phrase

    a list of songs a performer plans to play at a concert

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • soar

    Word

    to fly high in the air, or rise high above something

  • cam

    Word

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

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • weep

    Word

    to cry and produce tears

  • time travel

    Phrase

    the idea of traveling to the past or future

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • turn on

    Phrase

    to depend on something; to be decided by something

  • come around

    Phrase

    to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

  • icy

    Word

    very cold, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

  • better off

    Phrase

    in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

  • disclose

    Word

    to make secret or new information known

  • entertainer

    Word

    a person whose job is to entertain people, especially by singing, acting, or telling jokes

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • pajamas

    Word

    clothes you wear for sleeping

  • seemingly

    Word

    used to say that something appears true, although it may not be

  • quantum

    Word

    a tiny amount of energy or matter in quantum physics

  • weave

    Word

    to make cloth by crossing threads over and under each other

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • drumming

    Word

    the act of playing drums

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • go for it

    Phrase

    used to encourage someone to do something or try something

  • day job

    Phrase

    someone's main paid job, especially one they do to support themselves

  • get late

    Phrase

    to become late in the day or evening

  • duet

    Word

    a song or piece of music for two performers

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • hit the road

    Phrase

    to leave or start a trip

  • pounding

    Word

    a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

  • hairdresser

    Word

    a person whose job is to cut, wash, and style hair

  • magician

    Word

    a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • thank god

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen

  • get on with

    Phrase

    continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption

  • non

    Word

    a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without

  • manipulate

    Word

    to control or influence someone or something, often in a dishonest or unfair way

  • some people

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

  • wedding reception

    Phrase

    a party or meal for wedding guests after the ceremony

  • forwarding

    Word

    the act of sending something on to another place

  • aisle

    Word

    a narrow passage between rows of seats or shelves

  • bam

    Word

    a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

  • upsetting

    Word

    making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

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