Modern Family S9E7: English vocabulary

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

to run or move with short, quick steps

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

the daughter of your husband or wife from an earlier relationship

the movement of the sea away from the shore as the tide goes out

to take something away from someone using legal or official authority

to fight or struggle in a rough, confused way

a venomous snake found in North and South America that makes a rattling sound with its tail

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

goods that are brought into or taken out of a country illegally

the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

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

attractive, stylish, and confident

sexually aroused or excited

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

to prepare land for growing crops or plants

a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to give something as an honor, award, or gift

to breathe noisily while sleeping

imagined rather than real

covered with sweat

military help from aircraft during a battle or attack

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

to hold on tightly to someone or something

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to press or stamp a mark onto a surface

force someone to leave a place, school, or organization

to be very important or deeply meaningful to someone

in a way that is widely known or often mentioned

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

a tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a small opening

moving or able to move people strongly

to choose one person or thing from a group and pay special attention to them

to tell someone about an idea or plan so they can give their opinion

a holiday in the US and Canada for giving thanks and sharing a big meal

a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

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

to drive a vehicle backward onto something

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

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

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

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

to successfully defend yourself against an attack, illness, or a strong feeling

the act of making something stronger or more effective

a photo or picture

to change the direction of something, or send it somewhere else

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a large formal meal for many people, often to celebrate something

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a dog used for hunting, often with long ears and a strong sense of smell

to run slowly and steadily, especially for exercise

to make someone or something go away by frightening them

a Mexican dish made with fried eggs on tortillas, usually with tomato sauce

something that gives extra support, energy, or improvement

to some extent; fairly

able to continue for a long time without causing serious damage or using up resources

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a woman's shirt-like top, often with buttons or a collar

a sweet fried cake, often shaped like a ring

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

having a ring or rings around it

a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment

violent or hostile behavior toward someone

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

recorded video material of an event or place

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

a person who steals money or property, often by using force or threats