Modern Family S6E12 English Vocabulary

Modern Family S6E12

The Big Guns

This page provides a comprehensive vocabulary list from "The Big Guns," which is Season 6 Episode 12 of Modern Family, featuring 252 carefully selected words to enhance your English language skills. With a dominant CEFR level of B1, this resource is perfect for learners looking to expand their vocabulary while enjoying the humor of the show, where family members navigate their personal challenges. Here, you can explore a reading passage that contextualizes the vocabulary, engage in AI speaking practice to improve your pronunciation, and effectively boost your language proficiency. Whether you're a beginner or at an intermediate level, this vocabulary list offers a balanced mix of 10% A2, 51% B1, 34% B2, and 5% C1 words to suit your learning needs.

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252 words

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act tough B1

adopted B1

advanced B2

ain't gonna work B1

all over B1

all the time A2

annoy B1

anonymous call B1

applause B1

approve B1

as good as B1

autobiography B2

awfully hard B1

bad guy A2

be better to one another B1

begging you B1

behind my back B2

belongs in the water B1

bladder B1

blasting B2

bravo B1

buddies B1

buzz-free B2

buzzkill B2

by the way A2

called in the big guns C1

can't hit us soon enough B2

check it out B1

check out B1

chewing on B1

climb aboard B1

closet empire C1

clown supplies B1

clowning B1

coming up with B2

complain B1

confetti B1

confidence B1

conks out B2

convinced us B1

convoy B2

couldn't agree more B1

count me out B1

crossword puzzle B1

cue B2

curtains A2

cut to the chase B2

depends on B1

deterred C1

disembark B2

dispensary B2

dissed B2

do the honorable thing B2

don't even think about B1

drastic measures B2

driveway A2

driveway boat B2

dropped A2

dunk B1

dynamic duo B2

ear infection B1

exaggerated B2

exchange of information B1

eyesore B2

fantasy B2

fax B1

fellow B1

feud B2

figured B2

filth B2

finesse C1

flattered B1

flattering B2

flaw B2

for any occasion B1

Forget it A2

front yard A2

frustrating B1

fully functional B2

gallon A2

genius B2

get rid of B1

get to know B1

gigantic B1

give it a rest B2

give you a taste B2

going in B1

gone behind my back B2

gonna be A2

gonna work A2

good people B1

had a long talk B1

had a really good time A2

had what it took B2

hanging with B1

hates his neighbor A2

have a little talk B1

have no clue B1

having a hard time B1

highlight B1

hilarious B1

holy cow B1

honestly B1

how close together B1

hurt feelings B1

in Lily's blood B2

in perfectly rehearsed unison C1

in remission B2

in the moment B2

in-shape B1

insightful C1

insults B1

invert that frown B2

joking A2

junior clown college B2

just being nice B1

keep it A2

keep this friendly B1

keeping me honest B2

kick something of yours B1

kick-ass B2

kill myself B2

lame B1

legitimate B2

let's say we're even B2

lift weights B1

loveable B1

loved it A2

low-cut tops B1

make a boat disappear B2

make a game out of it B2

make a walk for it B2

make it rain B2

makes no sense B1

marina B1

mean-spirited B2

milestones B2

mumbo jumbo B2

narc'd on C1

natural B1

neighbor A2

no big deal B1

nothing to it B1

obnoxious B2

old enough A2

on brand B2

pathetic B2

pays attention A2

performed her heart out C1

permission B1

permission to come aboard B1

persona C1

pick up from the dry cleaner B1

Pigs in a blanket B1

played the whole army card C1

plot B1

police state C1

postcard A2

potty-train B1

precious B1

present to you B1

pressure B1

privacy B1

put on the list B1

put up walls B2

putting my hat back on B1

quit clowning B2

racquetball B1

raise B1

raise you B2

really something B1

rear-ended B2

recreational vehicles B1

regulation B2

regulations B2

report B1

resorted to B2

retirees B1

right away B1

Right on B1

risk it B1

road trip A2

rocking the boat B2

routine B1

rub it in B2

rush B1

rush these things B1

RV trip B1

scares easy B2

sea levels rising B2

second chance B1

sell pot B1

sensitive B2

settle down B1

shaving B1

shorty robes B2

should have known better B2

shrunk B1

smells like a party B2

sneaking up on B2

snore real loud B1

son of a gun B2

spreading it around B1

staring at B1

stop being B1

sunbathes B1

supportive B2

Sweeney Todd moment C1

sweet-talk B2

tacky B2

tai chi B1

talk radio B1

tension B2

terrible idea B1

the bar is so low B2

this again B1

throne B2

tired of B1

too soon B1

touch something of yours B1

tough B1

trashy B1

traumatized B2

treasure these moments B2

trick B1

tried everything B1

truth B1

try again A2

trying to be funny B1

turned our daughter against B2

turned out the lights B1

turns out B1

type of clown B1

Unbelievable B1

uncool B1

underprivileged B2

understand B1

up front B2

uplifting B2

uptight B2

use it every day A2

use the toilet A2

vacuum A2

vindictive C1

wealthy B1

weed B1

weirdly specific B2

wig B1

with pleasure B1

working on the name B1

write up B2

In the episode "The Big Guns" from Season 6 of Modern Family, the story revolves around different family members dealing with their personal challenges. Claire and Phil are excited about their upcoming anniversary, and Claire wants to make it special. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria are preparing for a visit from Gloria's mother, but Jay is worried about the impact she might have on their home. The younger generation is also busy, as Haley is trying to impress her new boss at the job she just started, while Alex is anxious about her college applications.

As the episode unfolds, each character faces their own set of problems. Claire's efforts to plan a perfect anniversary celebration lead to unexpected stress and tension with Phil. Jay struggles to keep his cool as Gloria’s mother arrives, creating comedic moments as he tries to impress her. For Haley, her attempts to show her boss that she is responsible do not go as planned, leading to a funny yet awkward situation. Alex’s worries about her future add to the mix, as she seeks advice from her family. Each storyline brings laughter and relatable moments, reminding viewers of the ups and downs of family life.