buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
Episode vocabulary
Modern Family S9E15: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 15Comedy
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apropos
appropriate or relevant to what is being said or done
splurge
to spend money freely or extravagantly
toadstool
a poisonous mushroom, especially one with a cap and stalk
embezzle
to steal money that you were trusted to manage
spanking
a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand
wrack
to damage something badly or cause it severe suffering
ingot
a block of metal cast into a shape for storage or transport
quitter
a person who gives up easily
clod
a lump of earth or clay
bask
to relax in warmth or sunlight
rancid
having a bad smell or taste because it is old and has gone bad
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pillage
to steal or destroy goods by force, especially during war or unrest
goggle
protective glasses that cover and protect the eyes
feathered
covered with feathers or decorated with feathers
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
dicing
the act of cutting food into small cubes
ogre
a large, ugly creature in stories that is usually very cruel and may eat people
warlock
a man who is believed to practice magic or witchcraft
dribble
to bounce a ball while moving, especially in basketball
charade
something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is
pitying
showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior
appetizer
a small dish served before the main meal
admittedly
used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrast