Modern Family S7E7: English vocabulary

a small flat ring used with a bolt or screw to spread pressure or make a joint tighter

a woodwind instrument with a thin double reed

lacking courage; cowardly

a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar

to hit someone on the buttocks with an open hand, usually as punishment

causing emotional pain or upset

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

an insulting word for a girl or young woman who is seen as sexually promiscuous

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

careful to do things well and correctly

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

making you feel calm and relaxed

a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the sound a dog makes

pleasantly soft, smooth, and not harsh

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a playful or friendly way of saying goodbye

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

to lead a group, team, or project

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to kill a person or animal in a violent way

a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe

a machine with keys that prints letters and numbers on paper

a substance that is burned for its pleasant smell

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a machine that washes dishes automatically

a group of wild boars

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

an extra period of play added at the end of a game when the score is tied

a room or setup in a house for watching films and TV with a large screen and good sound

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

a person who has sex for money

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

to become more relaxed and less tense

to leave or move away quickly

to be destroyed by fire

a large tub that you fill with water for washing your body

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

deserving praise, help, or respect

a small sharp nail with a flat head, used for fastening things to a surface

to wash something quickly with clean water

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

to break a rule, law, or agreement

showing no pity or mercy

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

oil used in car engines

the state of being endless or without limit

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue

done in a quiet, secret way

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

an organization of people in the same trade or profession that supports its members

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

a tool with a very sharp blade used for shaving hair

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

a scented spray you put on your body

a room in a house or building used for games and relaxing

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

a loose outer garment, often worn at home or over pajamas