Modern Family S8E6: English vocabulary

moving or walking with quick, light steps

showing feelings clearly through words, actions, or appearance

a special anniversary or celebration, especially a 50th anniversary

used in the phrase double-decker: something with two levels or decks

to fall forward and land face first

to continue to exist or be remembered

the branch of science that studies the chemical processes in living things

walk heavily or noisily

becoming weaker or less active

a person who engages in a specified activity, especially a sport or branch of the performing arts, professionally or as a pastime.

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

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to fall suddenly, often in a messy or uncontrolled way

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

to record that you have started work or a shift

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

to make someone feel excited and eager

a large deer that lives in cold northern regions and has antlers; both males and females can have antlers

coated or mixed with sugar

the amount of money a business makes from sales in a period

a group of wild boars

a light on the front of a vehicle that helps you see the road at night

a ski designed for use on water

a picture, description, or portrayal of someone or something

a wall or screen that divides one space into two parts

to create or produce something using a particular material or method

a student who studies at another school or university for a period as part of an exchange program

a sport in which a person skis on water while being pulled by a boat

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

to depend on something

to be around in a casual or unnoticed way, or to be available somewhere by chance

a strong dependence on alcohol that makes it hard to stop drinking

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to stop something from happening or continuing

deserving praise, help, or respect

a piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart

very cold, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

having many bends or turns

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

to produce a good result or success after effort or time

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

a card game where players bet on which card will be turned up

as; in the same way that

to break suddenly into many pieces

to visit a place often

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

insurance that covers damage to, theft of, or accidents involving a car

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of playing drums

a shellfish with a soft body and two shells

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to stop something by force or authority

a blurred or unclear image, shape, or mark

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

containing a lot of fat

a casual way to say goodbye

to suffer or die from lack of food

a rolled bundle of tobacco for smoking

ready to work or start functioning

a person who watches a game, show, or other event

a small piece of bread, cake, or other baked food

to behave in a playful romantic way toward someone

a glass with a stem, used for drinking wine

a length of time

a younger brother, especially one who is still a child

a travel class on an airplane that offers more comfort and service than economy class