mangy
dirty, shabby, and in poor condition
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Modern Family S1E17: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 17Comedy
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intensifier
a word or phrase that makes something stronger or more emphatic
grovel
to act in a very humble, desperate, or self-abasing way, especially to get forgiveness or favor
scamper
to run or move quickly with short, light steps
debase
to make something worse in quality, value, or moral character
flinch
to make a quick, nervous movement because of fear, surprise, or pain
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
scoot
to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way
tingle
to feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation
corkscrew
a tool with a spiral metal point used for pulling corks out of bottles
dazzle
to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style
smug
too pleased with yourself and your achievements
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faux
made to look like something else, especially something more expensive
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
necking
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
rattlesnake
a venomous snake found in North and South America that makes a rattling sound with its tail
keyed
locked with a key
breaded
covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking
liberate
to free someone from prison, slavery, or control
commotion
a noisy, confused disturbance
raccoon
a gray-brown North American animal with a black face mask and a ringed tail
shake it
to dance in a lively, energetic way
wuss out
to back out of something because you are afraid or nervous
toasting
the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something