Modern Family S9E3: English vocabulary

a twisting force that makes something turn

a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

locked with a key

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible

a metal or plastic guard over a car wheel that helps protect it from mud and damage

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to record that you have started work or a shift

to examine something in more detail, especially by moving from a general view to specific parts

an insect with long back legs that can jump high and makes a chirping sound

a belief that something bad will happen or that certain actions or events can bring good or bad luck

an expression of surprise, annoyance, or worry

the part of a website or app that users see and interact with

used to say that something is not surprising

to earn enough money to cover your basic living expenses

to make someone feel excited and eager

a small soft bag or pocket for carrying things

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

a machine that washes dishes automatically

a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

to make a sudden small movement, or to move with sudden small movements

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

a statement that says what will happen in the future, especially one believed to come from God or a holy person

to delay dealing with something

used to show approval or encouragement

to arrange a time or appointment for someone

to try to persuade someone to do or accept something by using reason

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

to speak or act more quickly

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

as; in the same way that

a shaking or trembling movement

to wait and be ready to act when needed

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

to say something firmly and clearly, especially a fact or opinion

to care about someone or something very much and value them deeply

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a child's word for mother

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

used to describe a parent who stays at home to look after the family instead of working outside the home

a ghost or a figure that seems real but is not

not showing good judgment or taking proper care

a small hollow or mark made by pressure or impact

the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

soft and light, with a lot of small loose fibers or air in it

a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a person who is kept in prison or another institution

the act of entering a phone number to call someone

stopped and unable to continue moving or working

able to be folded into a smaller size

very pleasant or enjoyable

a quick, sudden movement or tap

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said