fraternize
to socialize with people you should not be friendly with, especially because of rules or politics
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Modern Family S9E2: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 2Comedy
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shuffleboard
a game played on a marked surface, where players slide disks toward scoring areas
coddle
to treat someone with too much care or protection
kerchief
a small square cloth worn on the head or around the neck
cribbing
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
sweepings
bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor
studding
the act of decorating something with studs or small metal decorations
sleight
skillful hand movements used to trick people, especially in magic
scratchy
causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling
vaseline
a soft, greasy substance used to protect or soothe skin
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
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mot
a witty or pithy remark
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
snagged
caught on something and torn or damaged
foursome
a group of four people, especially in golf or bridge
mitten
a type of glove that covers the hand, with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers
lifelike
looking very much like a real person, animal, or thing
squint
to look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better
mantel
a shelf above a fireplace
trimester
one of three periods into which a pregnancy is divided
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
padlock
a small lock with a U-shaped metal bar, used for doors, gates, bikes, and boxes
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else