Modern Family S11E4: English vocabulary

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to notice or understand the difference between things

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

a plant that produces a large purple vegetable

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

extremely ugly or unpleasant

a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

important or experienced people, especially those with power or authority

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

an extremely attractive person

the act of adding salt to food or water

work that is paid by the hour or by the time spent, not by the amount produced

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

about to happen very soon

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

a soldier who is paid to fight for a foreign army

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

a device or app that helps you find or follow the location of someone or something

the act of leaving someone or something behind

to kill a person or animal in a violent way

a way of earning the money you need to live

cause something to improve a lot

proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

a small cloth used for wiping your nose or face

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to reach a decision or agreement

a situation where there is no government or no control, often causing chaos

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a woman who is especially admired or successful

a small thin branch from a tree or bush

to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

a group of wild boars

something that supplies food, water, or other resources

used to say that an attempt was not successful

an informal, mildly disapproving word for a good-looking young man, especially one who seems vain or too concerned with his appearance

to gradually become fully understood or emotionally felt

to become ill with something, especially a cold or the flu

a casual, informal way of saying goodbye

Women who are admired for being attractive, successful, or glamorous

a long, angry argument or conflict

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

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

to want to join in or be included in something

to make a short, informal visit

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals

a person who is always active and busy

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to stop something from happening or continuing

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

a short, high, light sound, especially made by birds

as; in the same way that

a photo or picture

a brand name for plastic wrap used to cover and store food

a situation in which the result is the opposite of what you would expect

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

the way a play, show, or event is arranged and presented

too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements

a tendency or preference toward something

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

not tight or firm; loose

a legal responsibility for something, especially for damage or loss

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a rolled bundle of tobacco for smoking

not feeling confident about yourself or your abilities

the process of people making bids in an auction