Modern Family S11E1: English vocabulary

to express something in a particular way

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

a tendency to think or speak in a negative, pessimistic way

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

an opinion or judgment about the value, quality, or condition of something

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a small model or decorative figure of a person or animal

relating to the medical care of children

used in the phrase call it quits: to stop doing something or end a relationship or argument

a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

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

moving with quick, light jumps

used to cheer on or strongly praise someone or something

locked with a key

slightly fat in a pleasant way

a fashion or activity that becomes very popular for a short time

made hard or tougher by heat, cold, use, or time

believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them

A strong sexual desire for someone

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

a type of strong, pale wine from Spain

used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

very angry, upset, or excited

a lack of something that people need or want, especially food, sleep, or care

to indicate or suggest something

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a person who helps someone improve their life and reach personal goals

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

a visit by a doctor to a patient at home

used to say that something is not believable

a person's usual way of thinking about things

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an obscene gesture made by raising the middle finger

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

a group of wild boars

a musical instrument with a round body, a long neck, and strings that you pluck

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

for a very long time

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a rule that says people must stay indoors during certain hours, usually at night

a large area of open grassland, especially in North America

moving up and down repeatedly

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

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

used to show approval or encouragement

to enter information by pressing keys or buttons

a hard, white material used to make cups, plates, and other objects

a quiet, gentle song sung to help a child fall asleep

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

having many bends or turns

very much; to an extreme degree

a spring flower with bright, cup-shaped blooms

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

a device on a fishing rod used for winding and unwinding the line

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

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

to make a mistake or do something badly

a person invited to speak at an event

to say something firmly and clearly, especially a fact or opinion

past tense and past participle of bed

done in a quiet, secret way

to try to persuade someone to love you, especially in order to marry them

a plant with bright flowers and small seeds used in cooking and medicine

a strong, focused light that shines on one small area

to some extent; fairly