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Modern Family S4E12: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 12Comedy

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  • bassinet

    a small bed for a baby, often with a rocking base or wheels

  • skimp

    to use less of something than you should, especially money, time, or effort

  • delectable

    very delicious or appealing, especially when talking about food

  • toweling

    a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes

  • mortify

    to make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed

  • worser

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • swivel

    to turn or rotate on a central point

  • caroling

    singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

  • smug

    too pleased with yourself and your achievements

  • racking

    causing a lot of pain or suffering

  • triumphing

    winning or succeeding after a struggle

  • evener

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

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  • boning

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • brunette

    a woman or girl with dark brown hair

  • wedded

    married

  • carding

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • yay

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • refreshment

    a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

  • slotted

    having a narrow cut or opening

  • jerking

    making quick, sharp movements

  • relive

    to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

  • back at you

    used to say the same thing back to someone, often in a friendly or joking way

  • slimy

    covered with slime or feeling wet and slippery

  • hard on

    A strong sexual desire for someone

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