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Modern Family S10E17: English vocabulary

Season 10, Episode 17Comedy

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  • slicer

    a machine or tool that cuts food into thin slices

  • sot

    a person who drinks too much alcohol regularly

  • cribbing

    the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission

  • bracketing

    the act of putting words, numbers, or symbols in brackets

  • fireside

    the area near a fire, especially where people sit and relax

  • pimping

    the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work

  • warbler

    a small bird that sings a sweet, warbling song

  • welcomer

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

  • leavings

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

  • heaving

    moving up and down in a strong, heavy way

  • divider

    something that separates two things or spaces

  • cuteness

    the quality of being cute or endearing

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  • jot

    to write something quickly in a short note

  • spasm

    a sudden, uncontrollable tightening of a muscle

  • submissive

    willing to obey other people and accept their control

  • misread

    to read something wrongly or understand it in the wrong way

  • jerky

    dried meat, usually beef, eaten as a snack

  • musk

    a strong-smelling substance used in perfumes

  • minion

    a person who serves or follows a powerful person, often in a weak or unimportant role

  • nudge

    to push or touch someone or something gently

  • microbiology

    the scientific study of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi

  • blanketing

    covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

  • braving

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • heave

    to lift or move something heavy with a lot of effort

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