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Modern Family S1E21: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 21Comedy

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  • nuzzle

    to rub or press gently against someone or something, often with the nose

  • mosey

    to walk in a relaxed, unhurried way

  • whelp

    a young dog or wolf

  • vasectomy

    a surgical operation that prevents a man from being able to have children

  • fondue

    a meal of melted cheese kept warm in a pot and eaten by dipping bread or other food into it

  • toupee

    a small wig worn to cover a bald spot

  • welcomer

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • peppering

    to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

  • ahold

    the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of

  • cranked

    turned or operated by a crank

  • muting

    the act of making a sound or device silent

  • shaman

    a person in some traditional cultures who is believed to heal people and communicate with spirits

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  • couched

    to express something in a particular way

  • evener

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

  • boning

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • floss

    a soft thread used for cleaning between your teeth

  • twister

    a tornado

  • stripper

    a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar

  • geez

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • springing

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • siamese

    a breed of cat with a pale coat and dark points, often blue-eyed

  • jump street

    the very beginning of something

  • come right

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • machete

    a large heavy knife used for cutting plants

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