remiss
not careful enough about something you should do
Episode vocabulary
Modern Family S8E7: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 7Comedy
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hanker
to want something very much, especially something you do not have
electrocute
to kill someone or something with electricity
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
slicker
a person who is clever but not honest
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
eggshell
the hard outer covering of an egg
remover
a substance or product used to remove something
hyperbolic
exaggerated or overstated
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
potable
safe to drink
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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heaving
moving up and down in a strong, heavy way
insatiable
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
truffle
an edible fungus that grows underground and is used in cooking
impotence
a feeling of being unable to act, change things, or control a situation
churn
to stir cream or milk until it becomes butter
goggle
protective glasses that cover and protect the eyes
orthopedic
relating to the treatment of bones and joints
bummer
a disappointing or annoying situation
wart
a small, hard lump on the skin caused by a virus
croft
a small farm, especially in Scotland or northern England
blanketing
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material
appetizer
a small dish served before the main meal