Modern Family – Halloween at Work

Level 5Modern Family4:17

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

D
Do me (up).
zip up, button up, fasten my clothing
S
squeaky/ˈskwiːki/B1
kêu the thé
In this lesson: making a high-pitched sound like a mouse or rubber on the floor
K
knock (their) socks off
impress (them)
L
law firm
a company that lawyers work for
conservative/kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/B2
bảo thủ
In this lesson: traditional, not relaxed or fun
D
dress upA2
mặc đồ trang trọng
In this lesson: put on a costume
epic/ˈepɪk/B2
mang tính sử thi
In this lesson: awesome, great
B
bro
friend (brother)
N
non-participation guy
the guy who doesn't participate in activities in the office
N
Not on my watch.
I won't let this happen.
F
fangs
the long teeth of vampires, wolves, bats, etc.
tool/tul/A1
dụng cụ; trang bị, cung cấp
In this lesson: an idiot
D
douche
an uncool person
D
dry cleaning
the clothes that you can't wash in a normal washing machine
G
get on (s/o)
criticize or nag (s/o)
legal/ˈliːɡl/B1
hợp pháp
In this lesson: related to the law
M
major guns
big strong arms (biceps)
S
screwed
in big trouble
M
mess up/mes ʌp/B2
làm hỏng
In this lesson: make a mistake
trunk/trʌŋk/A2
thân cây
In this lesson: the back part of a car used for storage
I
ironic/aɪˈrɑːnɪk/B2
trớ trêu
In this lesson: unexpected

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.