newfangled
fashionably new, but often in a way that seems silly or unnecessary
Episode vocabulary
Smallville S9E8: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 8Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
Preview up to 100 useful vocabulary entries from this title. This is a general public list; Slovnyx personalizes it in the app.
All vocabulary stays together in one practical preview. See the methodology.
slicking
making something smooth and glossy
bloodhound
a large dog with a very strong sense of smell, used for tracking people or animals
feckless
lacking energy, purpose, or the ability to act effectively
nearsighted
unable to see things clearly unless they are close
cresting
to rise and become visible over the horizon
shortsighted
unable to see distant objects clearly; lacking good judgment about the future
vaporize
to change a liquid or solid into a gas
chipper
cheerful and lively
obliterate
destroy completely; leave nothing behind
antic
playful, funny, or slightly silly
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
- Make it personalSave the useful vocabulary and practice it in Slovnyx.Continue in the app
botch
to do something badly or carelessly
twittering
the soft, repeated sound birds make
travesty
something that makes a serious situation seem ridiculous, unfair, or absurd
swag
money or valuable things stolen by a thief
waver
to move slightly back and forth, especially because of wind or uncertainty
unwrap
to take the wrapping off something
watchtower
a tall tower used for watching for danger or keeping guard
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
unmistakable
so clear or distinctive that it is impossible to mistake
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
eavesdrop
to secretly listen to other people's private conversation
roost
a place where birds rest or sleep