Modern Family S1E24: English vocabulary

causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to force liquid out in a thin stream

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

a famous female singer, especially in opera or pop music

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

a short, interesting story about a real person or event

cause something to improve a lot

the act of fastening something with a screw

to reach a decision or agreement

producing fruit

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

moving or able to move people strongly

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

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to submit something, such as a request or application

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

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

to change a planned event or action to a later time

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to successfully defend yourself against an attack, illness, or a strong feeling

past tense and past participle of bed

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a short form of avenue, used especially in street names and addresses

the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

a main or important thing, especially a food that is eaten often

soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a person who makes a phone call

a very short period of time

a short news announcement, especially one given on TV or radio

a person who plays basketball

a place where men go to get their hair cut

something that has a bad effect or causes trouble

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

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

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

in any case; anyway

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

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

a male chicken

have trouble breathing because something blocks the throat or airway

an informal, friendly greeting

something that is not important or impressive

used to tell someone not to touch something or someone

the act of removing hair from the face or body with a razor

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

more correct or more suitable

a small fault or imperfection in something

the pleasure you get from something

covering a wide area or affecting many things

a mass of small bubbles on or in a liquid

used to tell someone to wait for a moment

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

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

to make a low, continuous humming sound

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to become calmer, less angry, or less upset

to walk with regular, even steps, especially as part of a group or ceremony

to a very great degree; very much

used to say that something happens or is done each day

the next occasion; the time after this one

the act of asking someone questions in order to get information or judge them

to have information or awareness about something

to enter a vehicle or enclosed space

to put clothes or other items on your body

in a way that is connected with the law

a person whose job is cutting men's hair and shaving beards