tamp
to press something down firmly so it becomes tightly packed
Episode vocabulary
Modern Family S1E2: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 2Comedy
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pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
scoot
to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way
burro
a small donkey, especially one used for carrying things
callous
showing no sympathy or concern for other people
khaki
a strong cotton cloth or a color that is light brownish green
terrify
to make someone feel extreme fear
scrapbook
a book with blank pages for pasting in photos, clippings, and other keepsakes
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
mogul
a very rich and powerful person, especially in business or media
noose
a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled
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ridicule
mocking or insulting speech or behavior that shows contempt
heed
to pay attention to and follow advice, a warning, or a request
lotion
a liquid or cream you put on your skin to make it softer or treat it
jerking
making quick, sharp movements
darn
to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it
keyed
locked with a key
tripping
moving or walking with quick, light steps
butting
to hit or push with the head or horns
not done
not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude
gassing
to talk in a casual, lively way
swipe
to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen
sod
grass and the thin layer of soil it grows in