chafe
to rub and irritate the skin
Episode vocabulary
Modern Family S4E16: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 16Comedy
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crumple
to crush or press into wrinkles or folds
henna
a reddish-brown dye made from a plant, used for coloring hair or decorating the skin
quitter
a person who gives up easily
smolder
to burn slowly and give off smoke, but no flame
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
pauper
a very poor person, especially one who has little or no money or property
hobo
a homeless person who travels from place to place looking for work
aloe
a plant with thick, spiky leaves that contains a soothing gel
scalping
the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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feathering
the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight
indecisive
not able to make decisions easily or quickly
stroller
a chair on wheels for pushing a baby or small child
outgrow
to become too big for something, especially clothes or shoes
hogging
to take or use more than your fair share of something
prizing
to value something very highly
caroling
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
impressionist
an artist, writer, or composer who uses impressionism
dishing
giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer
devious
dishonest and clever in a way that is meant to trick people
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely