Modern Family S11E3: English vocabulary

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited

a leafy green vegetable with curly or flat leaves

to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

in an intelligent, skillful, or effective way

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

a person or animal that digs

a large, flat dish used for serving food

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them

A strong sexual desire for someone

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

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

walk heavily or noisily

to make something look flashy, stylish, or more elaborate

a person or thing that cuts or trims something

a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

a strong, stocky dog with a broad head and a flat face

a lack of something that people need or want, especially food, sleep, or care

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

to indicate or suggest something

looking back at or dealing with past events

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

a vegetable with long green stalks that are eaten raw or cooked

the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to place a medical device inside the body by surgery

an artist or performer who has very little money

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

to shine with small flashes of reflected light

a member of the Romani people

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

a Christmas gift exchange where each person gives a present to one randomly chosen person

a final selection of people or things chosen from a larger group

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

to think deeply or quietly

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

a person who is lazy and avoids work

to submit something, such as a request or application

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

deserving praise, help, or respect

having many bends or turns

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

an insulting word for a stupid person

the act of building a bridge

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

to make a group of people separate and go away

as; in the same way that

a person who spends a lot of money, especially on expensive things

having a collar

to go faster

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

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to run slowly and steadily, especially for exercise

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

an official card or document that shows who someone is

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

to make something from a particular material or thing

a plant with bright flowers and small seeds used in cooking and medicine

to some extent; fairly

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

a casual way to say goodbye

a person or animal you feel sorry for

to suffer or die from lack of food

a person or company that arranges the buying and selling of things like property, stocks, or insurance for others

having a ring or rings around it

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

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

recorded video material of an event or place