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Modern Family S8E21: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 21Comedy

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  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • peppering

    Word

    to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

  • conducive

    Word

    helping to make something happen or develop

  • banister

    Word

    a handrail on a staircase

  • roper

    Word

    a person who uses a lasso to catch cattle or horses

  • fume

    Word

    a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor

  • caper

    Word

    a playful skip or jump

  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

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  • tic

    Word

    a small repeated movement of a muscle, especially in the face

  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • seductive

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    very attractive in a way that is hard to resist

  • seduction

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    the act of attracting someone in a sexual or romantic way

  • evener

    Word

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

  • vial

    Word

    a small glass container for holding a liquid, especially medicine

  • lug

    Word

    to carry or drag something heavy with effort

  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

  • teaspoon

    Word

    a small spoon used for tea, coffee, or measuring small amounts

  • chime

    Word

    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

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  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • transfusion

    Word

    the process of putting blood into someone's body through a vein

  • tantrum

    Word

    a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger, especially in a child

  • manicure

    Word

    a beauty treatment for the hands and fingernails

  • hideous

    Word

    extremely ugly or unpleasant

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • scientifically

    Word

    in a way that uses science or scientific methods

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • potion

    Word

    a liquid drink used as a medicine or in magic

  • considerate

    Word

    showing care and thought for other people's feelings and needs

  • straining

    Word

    the act of pulling something tight

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • eyelash

    Word

    one of the short hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelid

  • come right

    Phrase

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • plugging

    Word

    the act of sealing a hole or gap

  • frenzy

    Word

    a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity

  • taunt

    Word

    to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • migraine

    Word

    a severe headache that often affects one side of the head and may cause nausea or vision problems

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

    Word

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

  • sarcastic

    Word

    showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • choke on

    Phrase

    to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • soaking

    Word

    completely wet

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • hasty

    Word

    done too quickly and without enough thought

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • anticipate

    Word

    to expect something or think it will happen

  • sturdy

    Word

    strong and solid, so it can be used without breaking or falling over easily

  • rattle

    Word

    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • on edge

    Phrase

    nervous and unable to relax

  • memorize

    Word

    to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • cam

    Word

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

  • stop over

    Phrase

    to make a short stop during a journey, often to rest or stay overnight

  • bake in

    Phrase

    to include something as a built-in or essential part of something else

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • hacker

    Word

    a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

  • run away from

    Phrase

    to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • knock it off

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

  • flushing

    Word

    the act of becoming red in the face or skin

  • flair

    Word

    a natural ability to do something well

  • better off

    Phrase

    in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

  • scorpion

    Word

    a small animal with eight legs, pincers, and a poisonous sting in its tail

  • bridging

    Word

    the act of building a bridge

  • penned

    Word

    wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

  • curing

    Word

    the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

  • stay on

    Phrase

    continue to stay in a place, job, or situation

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • needy

    Word

    needing a lot of attention, affection, or support

  • now now

    Phrase

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

  • raging

    Word

    very strong and violent

  • oil change

    Phrase

    the replacement of old oil in a vehicle engine with fresh oil

  • don't ask

    Phrase

    used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • take over

    Phrase

    to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • accessory

    Word

    something added to make an outfit look better or work better

  • gigantic

    Word

    extremely large

  • plan out

    Phrase

    to make a detailed plan for something

  • implication

    Word

    a result or meaning that is suggested but not stated directly

  • warmer

    Word

    something that makes a person or place warmer or more comfortable

  • peek

    Word

    to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

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