Smallville S9E6: English vocabulary

a pattern made in a field by flattening crops into a circle or other shape

a large wild cat from the Americas, also called a mountain lion or puma

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

to challenge someone to fight, compete, or prove themselves

a very large city, especially one that is important for business and culture

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

to honor an event or place by being present

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

the authority to act or vote for someone else

to think of someone or something in a particular way

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

a secure place for your feet when standing or climbing

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

a person who is tough and ready to fight or argue aggressively

the study of human society and how people behave in groups

a medicine that stops a poison from harming someone

to start living in a way that is better for the environment

the luxuries, comforts, or pleasures that are considered especially nice or high-quality

to practice fighting or boxing without trying to win

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an enemy or opponent

far away; at a great distance

used to give a reason or explanation

a group of wild boars

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

to celebrate the start of something, especially a new year or season

to enter a room or place and unexpectedly see someone doing something private

a small amount of blood taken from the body for testing

to make someone feel less worried, afraid, or uncertain

a quick look at something before it is officially shown or released

a shallow channel under the edge of a roof that carries away rainwater

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

very upset, angry, or excited

a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to want to join in or be included in something

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

at the beginning; originally

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

a set of straps used to hold and control an animal, or to attach it to a cart or other vehicle

a friendly way to address a man or boy

as; in the same way that

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

careful about what you choose; not easy to please

a woman who welcomes and looks after guests in a restaurant, club, or at an event

to write something again in a different or improved way

done in a quiet, secret way

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a blurred or unclear image, shape, or mark

to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

to some extent; fairly

to make something stronger or more effective

a small, smooth stone, often found on a beach or in a river

moving or happening quickly

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

to end something, especially a contract, job, or service

recorded video material of an event or place

a very large truck with huge wheels, used in shows and competitions

so bright that it is hard to see

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon