Modern Family S3E15: English vocabulary

to avoid punishment or get away with something bad

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a person who acts or is used instead of another

said when something expected and not surprising happens, often in a sarcastic way

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

used to tell someone not to work too hard or make too much effort

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal way of saying death

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

coated or mixed with sugar

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a game in which players drink alcohol as part of the rules

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

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

a shallow channel under the edge of a roof that carries away rainwater

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

a strong dependence on alcohol that makes it hard to stop drinking

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

causing great damage, failure, or suffering

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed

as; in the same way that

in a way that is not clear or exact

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

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

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

not natural, normal, or expected; strange in a way that makes you uneasy

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

a casual way to say goodbye

an informal expression used to show annoyance or frustration

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

to sleep later than usual in the morning

a ticket you buy for a lottery draw

a small electric device that blows warm air to dry and style hair

a party or meal for wedding guests after the ceremony

the sale and issuing of tickets

so bright that it is hard to see

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

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

a container for holding flowers, usually made of glass or pottery

showing care and attention for other people

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an introduction that helps people get used to a new job, school, or place

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

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

to refuse to do or accept something

a website

very cute and easy to love

making you feel nervous, uneasy, or a little scared

an informal, friendly greeting

a game or system in which people buy tickets and winners are chosen by chance

an action, especially one that is brave, kind, or morally good

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

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

to place something on a surface or in a lower position

more correct or more suitable

a brown powder made from cocoa beans, used in baking and drinks

used to tell someone to wait for a moment

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

the act of becoming awake

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

the previous time something happened or was done

to make a low, continuous humming sound

relating to a country's constitution

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

at the front of something or someone

to a very great degree; very much

to pull a vehicle, boat, or other heavy object behind another vehicle