condescend
to act in a way that shows you think you are better than someone else
Episode vocabulary
Modern Family S2E13: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 13Comedy
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worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
alpaca
a South American animal like a small camel, kept for its soft wool
racy
slightly sexual or indecent in a way that is meant to attract attention
loveless
without love or affection
sensuality
the enjoyment or expression of physical pleasure and beauty
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or phrase used instead of a harsher one
embroider
to decorate cloth or clothing by sewing a pattern with thread
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
dishing
giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously
couched
to express something in a particular way
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evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
blot
to make a mark or stain on something, especially with ink or dirt
nodding
slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
yay
used to show happiness, excitement, or approval
geez
used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration
play fast and loose
to act dishonestly or unfairly, especially by ignoring rules or promises
tights
close-fitting stretchy clothing for the legs and feet, worn especially by women and girls
sparkle
to shine with small flashes of light
gassing
to talk in a casual, lively way
hectic
very busy and full of activity, often in a rushed or confusing way
gun show
a humorous way to refer to very muscular biceps