Modern Family S1E3: English vocabulary

A slang exclamation used to show disbelief, disagreement, or annoyance

A strong sexual desire for someone

make someone annoyed, impatient, or angry

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

imagined rather than real

the most extreme right-wing part of politics

to cause a strong reaction or feeling, especially anger, fear, or excitement

a circular ring or band

not very serious or important; something to stay calm about

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

used to say that something is not believable

to be very careful not to upset someone who is easily annoyed or offended

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

an old word for 'you' when speaking to one person

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

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

used to show approval or encouragement

to come onto the stage in a performance

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

showing tension, worry, or discomfort

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

somewhat like; in a way similar to

to struggle with someone by holding and pushing them, especially in a sport

as; in the same way that

the quality of being; existence, as opposed to nonexistence.

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

worried, nervous, or not comfortable

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a bright red color with a slight orange tint

to some extent; fairly

move up and down or back and forth quickly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a large monkey without a tail, such as a chimpanzee or gorilla

a casual way to say goodbye

a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

having a ring or rings around it

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

a small shop that sells a wide range of everyday goods

the shorter hand on a clock that shows the hours

a powdered or liquid food made for feeding babies

the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse

a narrow passage between rows of seats or shelves

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

an older sister

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

to push or force something suddenly and strongly

a large reptile that lives in rivers and swamps, with a broad snout

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

a soft absorbent item worn by a baby to catch urine and stool

at the right time, before it is too late

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

to remove something from a place, container, or package

more correct or more suitable

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

please come inside

a box for a dead body before burial or cremation

to a very great degree; very much

the next occasion; the time after this one

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult

making a loud, crashing sound as it moves or falls

a very large ape with dark fur

to continue doing something or to continue in a state