overpay
to pay more than something is worth or more than you should
Episode vocabulary
Modern Family S8E12: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 12Comedy
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dingdong
the sound of a bell or doorbell ringing
fizzle
to fail or end in a weak, disappointing way
posy
a small bunch of flowers, especially one given as a gift
feeler
a long thin part of an animal, such as a tentacle or antenna, used for feeling or exploring
shimmy
to move your body with quick, small shaking motions, especially while dancing
haggle
to argue about the price of something in order to get a lower one
flagstone
a flat stone used for paving paths, patios, or floors
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
salutation
a formal greeting, especially at the start of a letter or speech
aphrodisiac
a food, drink, or drug believed to increase sexual desire
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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cloaking
the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected
swivel
to turn or rotate on a central point
nightgown
a loose piece of clothing worn for sleeping
orchestration
the planning and coordination of a complex activity or system
putt
to hit a golf ball gently so it rolls toward the hole
acrobat
a person who performs difficult gymnastic tricks, often in a circus or show
collagen
a protein in the body that helps give skin, bones, and other tissues strength and structure
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
hinged
fastened with a hinge or hinges so it can swing open and shut
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
hydrated
having enough water in your body
florist
a person who sells flowers and makes flower arrangements