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Modern Family S6E14: English vocabulary

Season 6, Episode 14Comedy

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  • sorrowed

    Word

    feeling or showing deep sadness, especially after a death or loss

  • parch

    Word

    to make or become very dry, especially from heat

  • sniffle

    Word

    to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds

  • bumpkin

    Word

    a person who is seen as awkward, unsophisticated, or from the countryside

  • catnip

    Word

    a plant with minty-smelling leaves that cats are attracted to

  • nightcap

    Word

    a drink, especially an alcoholic one, taken before going to bed

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • sluice

    Word

    a gate or device that controls the flow of water

  • tinkle

    Word

    to make a light, clear ringing sound

  • trinket

    Word

    a small decorative object that is not worth much

  • intoxicating

    Word

    having a strong, pleasant effect that is exciting or hard to resist

  • monstrosity

    Word

    something very large and ugly, especially a building

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  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • goblet

    Word

    a large drinking cup with a stem and a base, often used for wine

  • ghoul

    Word

    an evil spirit in stories that is said to dig up graves and eat dead bodies

  • sardine

    Word

    a small fish that is often eaten canned or preserved in oil

  • nightgown

    Word

    a loose piece of clothing worn for sleeping

  • infatuated

    Word

    having a strong but usually short-lived romantic attraction to someone

  • quench

    Word

    to make a fire stop burning

  • sorceress

    Word

    a woman who is believed to have magical powers

  • candlestick

    Word

    a stand that holds a candle

  • whimsical

    Word

    playfully unusual or imaginative in a charming way

  • recuperate

    Word

    to get better after an illness, injury, or hard work

  • couched

    Word

    to express something in a particular way

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  • caterer

    Word

    a person or company that provides food and drink for an event

  • evener

    Word

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

  • headless

    Word

    having no head

  • winery

    Word

    a place where wine is made and often sold

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • quits

    Word

    used in the phrase call it quits: to stop doing something or end a relationship or argument

  • passionately

    Word

    in a way that shows very strong feeling or belief

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • darn

    Word

    to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

  • relive

    Word

    to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

  • inconvenient

    Word

    causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort

  • satin

    Word

    a smooth, shiny fabric with a soft surface

  • dirty dancing

    Phrase

    a style of dancing that is sexually suggestive

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • deport

    Word

    to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have legal permission to stay

  • my eye

    Phrase

    an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

  • dreamy

    Word

    pleasantly soft, gentle, or romantic in a way that feels a little unreal

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • sprinkle

    Word

    to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • unavoidable

    Word

    impossible to avoid or prevent

  • sweaty

    Word

    covered with sweat

  • decency

    Word

    behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

  • exquisite

    Word

    very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

  • soaking

    Word

    completely wet

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • adventurous

    Word

    willing to take risks and try new things

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • minded

    Word

    used in compounds to mean having a particular attitude or way of thinking

  • spied

    Word

    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • about time

    Phrase

    used to say that something should have happened earlier

  • darn it

    Phrase

    an expression used to show annoyance or frustration

  • birth mother

    Phrase

    the woman who gave birth to someone, especially when she is not the person's adoptive mother

  • speed dial

    Phrase

    a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys

  • bottle out

    Phrase

    to stop yourself from doing something because you feel nervous or afraid

  • cam

    Word

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

  • step up

    Phrase

    to take action and become more involved or helpful

  • phrasing

    Word

    the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

  • what do you say

    Phrase

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

  • caught up

    Phrase

    involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

  • straight out

    Phrase

    in a frank and direct way

  • agony

    Word

    severe physical or mental pain

  • fog up

    Phrase

    to become covered with condensation so that you cannot see through it clearly

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • electrician

    Word

    a person who installs, repairs, or maintains electrical wiring and equipment

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • nature calls

    Phrase

    a polite way to say that you need to use the toilet

  • come around

    Phrase

    to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

  • believable

    Word

    able to be believed; seeming true or real

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • get over

    Phrase

    to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

  • cut out

    Phrase

    cut out of a piece of material or paper

  • rubbing

    Word

    the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

  • amigo

    Word

    a friend

  • laser

    Word

    a device that produces a narrow beam of light for use in technology, medicine, and science

  • shuffle

    Word

    to walk with short steps, dragging your feet a little

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • pajamas

    Word

    clothes you wear for sleeping

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • cherish

    Word

    to care about someone or something very much and value them deeply

  • outlaw

    Word

    a person who has broken the law and is hiding from the authorities

  • weathering

    Word

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

  • cosmic

    Word

    relating to the universe and outer space

  • get late

    Phrase

    to become late in the day or evening

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • bottled

    Word

    preserved or sold in bottles

  • stylish

    Word

    attractive and fashionable

  • fuss

    Word

    unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

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