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Modern Family S7E22: English vocabulary

Season 7, Episode 22Comedy

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  • tamale

    Word

    a Mexican food made of corn dough with a filling, wrapped and steamed in corn husks

  • nestle

    Word

    to settle or lie comfortably in a place or against something

  • marigold

    Word

    a garden flower with bright yellow, orange, or brownish flowers

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • curler

    Word

    a small rod or roller used to make hair curly

  • plush

    Word

    soft, smooth, and thick

  • pretzel

    Word

    a hard, salty baked snack shaped like a knot or stick

  • bonanza

    Word

    a sudden chance to make a lot of money or get something very valuable

  • wolverine

    Word

    a stocky, fierce mammal of the weasel family that lives in northern regions

  • evener

    Word

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

  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

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  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • exclamation

    Word

    a sudden cry or remark that shows surprise, anger, or pain

  • conversely

    Word

    used to introduce a contrasting or opposite point

  • crutch

    Word

    a stick with a support at the top that helps someone walk

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • furthest

    Word

    farthest away in space or time

  • possum

    Word

    a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia or New Guinea

  • Founding Father

    Phrase

    one of the people who helped found an important country or organization

  • little people

    Phrase

    people who are unusually short because of dwarfism

  • valet

    Word

    a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person

  • run around with

    Phrase

    to spend time with someone or a group, often with disapproval

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

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  • play on

    Phrase

    to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • ambiguous

    Word

    having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

  • what are the odds

    Phrase

    used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

  • fragrance

    Word

    a pleasant smell, especially from flowers, food, or perfume

  • sugared

    Word

    coated or mixed with sugar

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • get across

    Phrase

    to make an idea or message clear and understood

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • for days

    Phrase

    for a very long time

  • quarterly

    Word

    happening or done every three months

  • screw up

    Phrase

    to make a serious mistake or do something badly

  • cam

    Word

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

  • respectful

    Word

    showing respect for other people and their feelings, rights, or opinions

  • swing by

    Phrase

    to make a short, informal visit

  • stumble into

    Phrase

    to start doing something by chance, without planning it

  • type up

    Phrase

    to type a document or text, especially in its final, neat form

  • buzz about

    Phrase

    to move around quickly and busily

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • noticeable

    Word

    easy to see or notice

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • make up

    Phrase

    to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

  • gymnastics

    Word

    a sport in which people do exercises and perform routines that need strength, balance, and flexibility

  • jug

    Word

    a container for liquids, usually with a handle and a narrow top

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • now now

    Phrase

    a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • to be honest

    Phrase

    used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • curl

    Word

    to form into curls or ringlets

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • figure out

    Phrase

    to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

  • pick up the pace

    Phrase

    to start moving or working faster

  • peek

    Word

    to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • bottled

    Word

    preserved or sold in bottles

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • forgiving

    Word

    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

  • agenda

    Word

    a list of topics to be discussed at a meeting

  • biscuit

    Word

    a small, soft bread roll, especially one served with a meal

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • stumble

    Word

    to trip or lose your balance for a moment

  • thank god

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen

  • my gosh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

  • blender

    Word

    a machine used for mixing or crushing food into a smooth liquid

  • what's happening

    Phrase

    a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

  • oh my gosh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

  • action figure

    Phrase

    a toy figure of a character, usually with movable joints

  • opposite sex

    Phrase

    people of the other sex

  • ticketing

    Word

    the sale and issuing of tickets

  • in bed

    Phrase

    in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting

  • exact same

    Phrase

    completely the same; identical

  • copy machine

    Phrase

    a machine used for making photocopies

  • upsetting

    Word

    making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • deal out

    Phrase

    to give things out to people one by one

  • plane ticket

    Phrase

    a ticket for a flight on an airplane

  • start back

    Phrase

    to begin a journey back to where you started

  • don't worry

    Phrase

    A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • nope

    Word

    used to say no in a casual way

  • hey hey

    Phrase

    an informal, friendly greeting

  • big deal

    Phrase

    something that is not important or impressive

  • uh uh

    Phrase

    a quick, informal way to say no or show disagreement

  • contracted

    Word

    to hire a person or company to do a job or provide a service

  • bonded

    Word

    joined firmly to something else by glue, heat, or pressure

  • pairing

    Word

    a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together

  • check out

    Phrase

    to look at something in order to see what it is like

  • cologne

    Word

    a light perfume, especially one for men

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