Modern Family S8E1: English vocabulary

locked with a key

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

moving or walking with quick, light steps

the roof of the mouth inside your mouth

the act of sealing a hole or gap

having a pleasant, strong smell

to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

the act of moving something on wheels

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

informal criticism for emotional problems someone is thought to have because of a difficult relationship with their father

the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

beautiful, impressive, and grand in a way that inspires admiration

to shake or tremble

a sweet, smooth mixture used to cover cakes and cookies

the holy writings of a religion

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

a casual way of saying you refuse an offer or request

a group of wild boars

to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

say a poem, speech, or passage aloud from memory

soft food, especially for a baby or someone who is ill

to start opposing someone or something you used to support

a difficult situation that is likely to lead to more problems

a long, angry argument or conflict

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

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

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

to say something suddenly or without thinking first

to start behaving in a more responsible and organized way

to enter a place suddenly and angrily

a quick automatic reaction to something, without thinking

the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to depend on something; to be decided by something

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

having many bends or turns

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

a friend

to skip something, especially a meeting or a planned activity

as; in the same way that

moving forward quickly and forcefully

having a collar

a powerful explosive used for blasting or demolition

to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a trip taken by car for pleasure, often over a long distance

for a short time

a thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a short knife with a sharp point and two sharp edges

a chemical in the body that controls how cells and organs work

to love or like someone or something very much

a casual way to say goodbye

money that is paid to free a kidnapped person or get back something stolen

a container for holding ice

a large evergreen tree with flat leaves and fragrant, durable wood

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a bunch of flowers arranged together

a small electric device that blows warm air to dry and style hair

a place where horse or car races are held

a shared space in a building that everyone can use

a treatment in which someone rubs and presses your body to help you relax or feel better

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

a large building or group of buildings with many shops

slightly wet, but not soaked

moving forward or continuing ahead

a signal that tells someone when to do something

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it