Modern Family S10E1: English vocabulary

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

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

a plan or schedule for a trip, including the places you will go

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

meat from an adult sheep, used as food

a strong, enthusiastic show of applause from an audience

showing hate or strong dislike

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to have sex

an old-fashioned word for a hospital for people with severe mental illness

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

becoming weaker or less active

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

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

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a long strip of cloth worn around the waist or over one shoulder

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

imagined rather than real

a brief flash of light that appears and disappears repeatedly

at a very short distance; with little space between things

very happy and excited

the act of fastening something with a screw

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

the U.S. holiday on July 4, celebrating American independence

staying in bed or at home because you are ill or injured

used to say that something is not surprising

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

used to add something you have just realized or remembered

far away; at a great distance

likely to happen or be experienced

to get something back, especially by force or effort

something that is not possible or not acceptable

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

say a poem, speech, or passage aloud from memory

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a public event where people ride horses and show skills like roping animals

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

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

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

to delay dealing with something

to keep going and finish something difficult

a small round bread roll, sometimes sweet

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to trick someone by making them believe something false

an insulting word for a stupid person

the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

the act of building a bridge

to support a claim with facts or proof

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

people who have little money or wealth

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

a car with a roof that folds back or comes off

to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

a small explosive device used for celebrations or displays

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

the act of tricking someone, or the fact of being tricked

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

to grow or develop very well

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

not tight or firm; loose

to join a group, place, or activity again

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

to make things messy or confused by mixing them together

temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

to some extent; fairly

based on reason and logic, not feelings

preserved or sold in bottles

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

spoken rather than written