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Modern Family S10E10: English vocabulary

Season 10, Episode 10Comedy

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  • skitter

    Word

    to move quickly with short, light steps or motions

  • backless

    Word

    describing a dress or top that leaves the back uncovered

  • swaddle

    Word

    to wrap a baby snugly in a blanket or cloth

  • sot

    Word

    a person who drinks too much alcohol regularly

  • humanize

    Word

    to make something less harsh, formal, or impersonal

  • bough

    Word

    a large main branch of a tree

  • identically

    Word

    in exactly the same way; so that two things are identical

  • eczema

    Word

    a skin condition that causes red, itchy, inflamed patches

  • noggin

    Word

    a person's head

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • exterminator

    Word

    a person who gets rid of pests such as rats or insects

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  • mantel

    Word

    a shelf above a fireplace

  • swivel

    Word

    to turn or rotate on a central point

  • scorching

    Word

    extremely hot

  • lenient

    Word

    showing kindness by not being too strict or harsh

  • scorch

    Word

    to burn or darken the surface of something with heat or fire

  • musk

    Word

    a strong-smelling substance used in perfumes

  • lubricant

    Word

    a substance such as oil or grease that reduces friction

  • blower

    Word

    a device that blows air, especially one used to clear leaves or dust

  • pitying

    Word

    showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

  • extinguisher

    Word

    a device used to put out a fire

  • soggy

    Word

    wet, soft, and unpleasantly heavy

  • supple

    Word

    able to bend and move easily; not stiff

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  • intoxication

    Word

    the state of being drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs

  • evener

    Word

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

  • notching

    Word

    make small cuts or grooves in something

  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • silo

    Word

    a tall structure on a farm used for storing grain or animal feed

  • sledding

    Word

    the activity of riding on a sled or sled-like vehicle over snow

  • scrolled

    Word

    moved a page or screen up or down

  • itinerary

    Word

    a plan or schedule for a trip, including the places you will go

  • clutter

    Word

    a messy collection of things lying around

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • eerie

    Word

    strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • heartbreaking

    Word

    causing very deep sadness or pain

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • little people

    Phrase

    people who are unusually short because of dwarfism

  • party to

    Phrase

    involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • hallelujah

    Word

    used to express praise, joy, or relief

  • inflatable

    Word

    designed to be filled with air or gas before use

  • head on

    Phrase

    directly, without turning or avoiding anything

  • fives

    Word

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

  • uterus

    Word

    the organ in a woman's body where a baby grows before birth

  • wreath

    Word

    a ring of flowers, leaves, or other plants used as decoration or to honor someone who has died

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • sac

    Word

    a small pouch or sac-like bag

  • time in

    Phrase

    to record that you have started work or a shift

  • far right

    Phrase

    the most extreme right-wing part of politics

  • jarring

    Word

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

  • roasting

    Word

    the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

  • props

    Word

    objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

  • sketchy

    Word

    looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

  • antidote

    Word

    a medicine that stops a poison from harming someone

  • soaking

    Word

    completely wet

  • top notch

    Phrase

    of very high quality

  • stocking

    Word

    a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

  • sham

    Word

    something that is fake or meant to deceive

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • reindeer

    Word

    a large deer that lives in cold northern regions and has antlers; both males and females can have antlers

  • old fashioned

    Phrase

    a cocktail made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist or slice of orange

  • apparel

    Word

    clothing, especially clothes sold as a category or for a particular purpose

  • glitter

    Word

    to shine with small flashes of reflected light

  • slipper

    Word

    a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

  • itchy

    Word

    causing an itch or feeling itchy

  • chilled

    Word

    kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

  • panic room

    Phrase

    a small room in a house or building where people can hide and stay safe during an attack or emergency

  • run past

    Phrase

    to tell someone about an idea or plan so they can give their opinion

  • jet pack

    Phrase

    a device worn on the back that lets a person fly using jet thrust

  • feel around

    Phrase

    to search for something by moving your hands around when you cannot see clearly

  • herbal

    Word

    made from herbs or plants, especially for tea, medicine, or flavoring

  • cam

    Word

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

  • phrasing

    Word

    the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

  • ornament

    Word

    a decorative object used to make something look nicer

  • home invasion

    Phrase

    a burglary in which someone breaks into a house while people are inside

  • book in

    Phrase

    to arrange a time or appointment for someone

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • run through

    Phrase

    to use up a supply of something

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • wedge

    Word

    a piece of material with one thick end and one thin end, used to hold things in place or force them apart

  • know of

    Phrase

    to know that a person or thing exists, but not know much about them

  • cozy

    Word

    comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • get through

    Phrase

    to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

  • seaweed

    Word

    a type of sea plant that grows in the ocean or on the shore

  • pi

    Word

    the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet, written as Π or π

  • disgrace

    Word

    to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • probation

    Word

    a period when someone is watched to see if they behave well, especially after a crime or before a job becomes permanent

  • peek

    Word

    to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • calculator

    Word

    a small electronic device used for doing calculations

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

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