slumming
to live or travel in much poorer or rougher conditions than you are used to
Episode vocabulary
Smallville S8E19: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 19Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
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sidetrack
to distract someone from an important topic or task
misjudge
to form a wrong opinion about someone or something
shiner
a black eye
diatribe
a long, angry speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something
matchmaking
the practice of arranging romantic relationships between other people
stiletto
a short dagger with a thin, pointed blade
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
unassuming
modest and not trying to attract attention
mugger
a person who attacks and robs people in public
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
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feathering
the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight
introspection
careful thought about your own feelings, motives, or actions
gargoyle
a carved stone figure on a building, often shaped like a monster or animal and used as a water spout
impeach
to formally accuse a public official of serious wrongdoing
impersonate
pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
booted
wearing boots
prizing
to value something very highly
isis
the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood
fluke
a lucky result that seems unlikely or accidental
proverbial
used to describe something that is well known or typical, often in a fixed phrase
watchtower
a tall tower used for watching for danger or keeping guard
tint
a slight color or shade