Modern Family S10E2: English vocabulary

to express something in a particular way

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

a box or structure where bees live and make honey

to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

preserved in vinegar or salty water

slightly rude or disrespectful in a playful, likeable way

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

moving or walking with quick, light steps

one of the short hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelid

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

a type of strong, pale wine from Spain

not clear, sharp, or easy to see

to scold someone sharply

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

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

a small round object with a hole through it, used in jewelry or decoration

the use of children in work that is harmful or exploitative

a container with holes in the top, used for sprinkling salt, pepper, or sugar

to struggle to deal with a difficult problem, decision, or feeling

most common or widely accepted at a particular time

to tell someone private thoughts or feelings in confidence

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a situation that is not clearly one category, rule, or answer

used in an exclamation to show annoyance or frustration

used to show strong surprise, annoyance, or disbelief in a question

used to give a reason or explanation

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

the study of how living things and their body parts work

to delay dealing with something

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to wait until the next day before deciding something

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

as; in the same way that

calm and not dangerous, or not wild

a photo or picture

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

past tense and past participle of bed

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

all A grades in school

able to die; not living forever

to strike or bite with the beak

to some extent; fairly

a device used for measuring temperature

a level or point that must be reached before something starts or changes

a casual way to say goodbye

a flat structure made of wood or other materials that floats on water

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

not feeling confident about yourself or your abilities

accidentally; without intending to

the quality of being fair and reasonable

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

very pleasant or enjoyable

to control or influence someone or something, often in a dishonest or unfair way

a woman who is admired for her courage or achievements

connected with moral principles and what is right and wrong

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

a man who is White

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

something that is not important or impressive

a quick, informal way to say no or show disagreement

fairly good; better than expected