Modern Family S1E18: English vocabulary

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to be unable to forget an embarrassing or unpleasant event

a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

a famous female singer, especially in opera or pop music

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a male donkey

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

a bright streak of light in the sky caused by a small rock burning up in the atmosphere

imagined rather than real

covered with sweat

a small open pastry with a sweet or savory filling

a mildly insulting word for a foolish person

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

to give the musical cue that lets someone start singing or playing

an informal way to say that you have the same bad experience as someone else

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

an informal term for amblyopia, when one eye does not see well

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

a problem that slows or stops progress

to move away from a place without meaning to

to close or attach something securely

to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

a friend

to support a claim with facts or proof

continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

the scientific study of stars, planets, and space

the raised edge between a road and a sidewalk

as; in the same way that

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

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a lively ballroom dance from Latin America

an official card or document that shows who someone is

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a casual way to say goodbye

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

bad, useless, or not worth using

having firm, well-defined muscles

to leave something open or spread out so fresh air can remove bad smells or dampness

in a vertical or straight-up position

a plant with long stems that climbs walls, trees, or fences

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

a small social gathering where people drink tea and eat snacks

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

to turn quickly in a circle

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

the second planet from the Sun

a heavy silver-white metal that is liquid at room temperature

an informal, friendly greeting

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

arriving or happening at the expected time

a cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent strands or a sponge for washing floors

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

more correct or more suitable

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

the act of becoming awake

at the same point in time as something else

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

an instrument used for seeing distant objects, especially in space

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to make a place or thing neat by putting things away or removing dirt

in a way that shows strong emotion, fear, or need

to lower your body until you are close to the ground

a usual pattern of behavior or feeling

a person who is easily frightened and avoids danger or difficult situations

the process of food turning brown as it cooks

to continue doing something or to continue in a state