obit
a short newspaper notice about a person's death, often with a brief life story
Episode vocabulary
Smallville S8E2: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 2Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
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brawny
strong and muscular
squeamish
easily made to feel sick or disgusted, especially by blood or unpleasant sights
discouragement
a feeling of losing confidence or hope
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
starched
made stiff with starch
fervor
strong, intense enthusiasm or feeling
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
inquisitor
an official who questioned people in an inquisition, often using harsh methods
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
punctuality
the quality of arriving or doing things at the expected time
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detonator
a device used to set off an explosive charge
damsel
a young woman, especially in old stories or formal language
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
flannel
a soft cloth, usually made of wool or cotton, used for clothes or bedding
isis
the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood
overheat
to become too hot, or to make something too hot
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
souring
becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant
firecracker
a small firework that makes a loud bang when it explodes
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
inhale
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs