Modern Family S9E2: English vocabulary

a dishonest or unpleasant person

showing sadness, often with tears

a place where animals are killed for meat

the act of making a sound or device silent

a serious disease that causes painful muscle stiffness and spasms

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

the part of a Muslim household where women lived separately from men

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

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

a small problem or difficulty that stops something from going smoothly

to treat people unfairly and keep them under control, especially by using power or authority

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

very upset, worried, or shocked

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

extremely ugly or unpleasant

to change the structure or style of a room or building

a close friend or companion

a soft, chewy sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream

the sides of the face below the eyes

trying to control or influence people in a dishonest way for your own benefit

a person or animal that digs

a specially cleaned room used for scientific work or making delicate equipment

to be very good or impressive

to complain in a high, annoying voice

making you feel calm and relaxed

a light blue-green color

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to continue to exist or be remembered

used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

without any mistakes or imperfections

a firm, smooth cheese that is often pale orange or white

free from germs or other living microorganisms

to look at things in a relaxed, casual way, especially in a shop or online

to indicate or suggest something

to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

the state of being open to harm, attack, or criticism

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

a person's ability to think and understand things well

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

a short text that explains a picture or photo

a type of evergreen tree with short needles and a pointed shape

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a drink or medicine that is meant to make you feel stronger or healthier

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly

producing fruit

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

to make someone feel excited and eager

to expect something or think it will happen

an informal way of saying you agree with someone

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a person or thing that provides someone with money or support

someone whose job is to help a person manage daily work and personal tasks

unwanted sound in the background that makes it hard to hear something clearly

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

willing or likely to do something; having a tendency to do it

a person who plays golf

very upset, angry, or excited

a machine that browns slices of bread by heating them quickly

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a small round bread roll, sometimes sweet

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

a small battery-powered light you can carry in your hand

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

somewhat like; in a way similar to

the act of saving something from loss or damage