slating
strong criticism of someone or something
Episode vocabulary
Modern Family S7E9: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 9Comedy
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eggnog
a sweet drink made with eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and spices, sometimes with alcohol
yon
at a distance that you can still see
sheepskin
the skin of a sheep, used for clothing, rugs, or upholstery
obligate
to make someone legally or morally required to do something
kindling
small dry sticks or twigs used to help start a fire
chitchat
casual conversation about unimportant things
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
patter
a light tapping or rustling sound
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
caroling
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
astrophysics
the study of the physical nature of stars, planets, and other objects in space
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slat
a thin strip of wood or metal used in a bed, blind, or similar object
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt
terrify
to make someone feel extreme fear
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer
mysticism
a belief in direct spiritual experience or insight
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
sledding
the activity of riding on a sled or sled-like vehicle over snow
sarcasm
speech or writing that uses irony to mock or show contempt
necking
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
sonata
a piece of classical music for one instrument, or one main instrument with piano accompaniment
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
screech
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound