Modern Family S10E11: English vocabulary

a performer who tells a story or entertains without speaking, using only movements and gestures

a window in a roof or ceiling that lets in light

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a machine or tool used for grinding or crushing things into smaller pieces

a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground

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

especially impressive or memorable

to fill something too full by pushing things in

a small object that spins when you press or flick it

moving or walking with quick, light steps

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

to talk in a casual, lively way

a type of strong, pale wine from Spain

a group of people who decide whether prisoners should be released on parole

to be greater in number than someone or something

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

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

a very unpleasant place or situation

imagined rather than real

the friendly feeling of being with someone and enjoying their company

a circular ring or band

to give someone the power or confidence to do something

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly

completely wet

to help prevent conflict or violence in a difficult situation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

to work or perform badly because you are not making enough effort

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

a group of wild boars

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

a test used to find out whether someone is pregnant

to find or meet someone or something by chance

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

to delay doing something or making a decision

a person or thing that catches something

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

to change the order or position of things

a style of popular music with rhythmic spoken lyrics

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to cause someone to make a mistake or lose their balance

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

deserving praise, help, or respect

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out

to support a claim with facts or proof

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

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

to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

to a slight degree; somewhat

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a person who works on a ranch, especially caring for animals

a situation in which the result is the opposite of what you would expect

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a baby's bed with bars on the sides

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a short form of avenue, used especially in street names and addresses

to join a group, place, or activity again

temporary release of a prisoner before the end of a sentence, with conditions

a feeling that you are going to vomit

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

to some extent; fairly

a chemical in the body that controls how cells and organs work

a casual way to say goodbye