veneering
the process of covering a surface with a thin layer of wood or another material
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Modern Family S11E12: English vocabulary
Season 11, Episode 12Comedy
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underrate
to think that someone or something is less important or less good than they really are
chablis
a dry white wine from the Chablis area of France
splashy
bright, flashy, and designed to attract attention
sot
a person who drinks too much alcohol regularly
trepidation
a feeling of nervous fear or worry about something that may happen
incinerate
destroy something by burning it completely
chomp
to bite or chew something noisily and with force
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
confounded
feeling confused and unable to think clearly
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
feathering
the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight
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nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
lifelike
looking very much like a real person, animal, or thing
seedy
looking dirty, shabby, or a bit unsafe
millionth
being number one million in a sequence
confound
to confuse or surprise someone greatly
veneer
a thin layer of fine wood or another material used to cover a cheaper surface
laxative
a medicine that helps you pass stool
tasteful
attractive because of simple, elegant style
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
discriminating
able to notice small differences and make careful judgments
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
bummer
a disappointing or annoying situation