hobnob
to spend time talking and socializing, especially with important or well-known people
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Modern Family S10E16: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 16Comedy
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menses
the monthly bleeding that happens in a woman's menstrual cycle
flagrantly
in a way that is very obvious and shocking
swaddle
to wrap a baby snugly in a blanket or cloth
poultice
a soft, moist mass put on the skin to ease pain or swelling
sot
a person who drinks too much alcohol regularly
rehire
to hire someone again after they have left a job
reefer
a cigarette containing marijuana
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
patriarchy
a social system in which men hold most of the power and women have less influence
lashing
a rope or cord used for tying or fastening things
igloo
a small house made of blocks of snow, traditionally used by Inuit people
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welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
deference
respectful behavior that shows you accept someone else's authority or status
bookkeeping
the job of recording a business's money in and out
outhouse
a small building used as an outdoor toilet
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
tampon
a small plug of absorbent material used to soak up blood during menstruation
slough
to shed or remove a layer of dead skin or other outer covering
tint
a slight color or shade
tacky
showing poor taste; cheap and unattractive in a way that is meant to impress
stoner
a person who regularly smokes marijuana
blanketing
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material