Modern Family S1E5: English vocabulary

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

not appreciated enough; overlooked or undervalued

very attractive and sexually appealing

to move or handle something awkwardly or clumsily

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

becoming more mature and fully developed

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

good at dealing with practical problems and avoiding trouble, especially because of real-life experience

medical care given in someone's home

to pressure someone into accepting something

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

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to delay dealing with something

to wait until the next day before deciding something

a machine that browns slices of bread by heating them quickly

morally good and fair; doing what is right

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

a toilet or bathroom

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

the work of sending bills and collecting payment

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to some extent; fairly

move up and down or back and forth quickly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

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

a casual way to say goodbye

in a sudden and very noticeable way

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

with the inside surface turned outward

a person or thing that is believed to bring good luck, especially for a team, school, or event

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

the act of sending something on to another place

the most exciting or important part of a story, play, or movie

pleasant, attractive, or welcoming and making you want to go closer or stay longer

a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

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

the western part of a town, city, or area

twice as much or as many

brave and willing to do something difficult or dangerous

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

a person or thing that is dangerous or likely to cause harm

shades of the color yellow

to have a friendly relationship with someone and not argue

with someone or something else; in addition to

trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape

in a sexual way; relating to sex or sexuality

the fact that someone is ready and willing to do something

to continue to the next topic, task, or stage

more correct or more suitable

covering a wide area or affecting many things

a score in American football when a player carries or catches the ball in the end zone

to stop thinking about something or to stop worrying about it

to support or defend someone or something

a small carpet that covers part of a floor

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

the act of putting something in a particular place or position

the act of becoming awake

at the front of something or someone

to a very great degree; very much

used to say that something happens or is done each day

to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle

to lift something off a surface or the ground with your hand or hands

something that may cause harm, damage, or danger

to spend time considering something

a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist

made in or from an earlier time; old and valuable

wait for a moment

to leave a place

to discuss or mention something

during the whole night