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Modern Family S1E11: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 11Comedy

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  • frowny

    having a frown or looking unhappy

  • twinge

    a sudden, sharp pain or feeling

  • condescend

    to act in a way that shows you think you are better than someone else

  • convulse

    to shake violently, especially because of illness, pain, or strong emotion

  • dowdy

    (of a person or their clothes) plain, old-fashioned, and not stylish

  • clingy

    wanting too much attention or closeness from other people

  • bullfight

    a public event in which a matador fights a bull

  • scratchy

    causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling

  • suave

    charming, confident, and elegant, especially in a smooth way

  • crepe

    a very thin pancake, often served with sweet or savory fillings

  • leavings

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • hunky

    (of a man) physically strong and attractive

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  • matador

    a bullfighter who faces the bull at the end of a bullfight

  • infuriate

    to make someone extremely angry

  • copped

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • pining

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • evener

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • cuddle

    to hold someone or something close in your arms in a loving way

  • carding

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • geez

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • articulate

    able to speak or express yourself clearly and confidently

  • breaded

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • tripping

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • deport

    to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have legal permission to stay

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