Smallville S10E1: English vocabulary

the state of being mentally healthy and able to think clearly and reasonably

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

to cut and gather a crop from a field

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

Used to say that a few good things are better than many poor ones

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

suddenly and without warning

someone or something that is especially harmful or troublesome for you

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

to fly high in the air, or rise high above something

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

a person who saves someone from danger or serious trouble

severe physical or mental pain

having strong, well-developed muscles

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

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to depend on something; to be decided by something

to release something or someone from restraint

to change a planned event or action to a later time

deserving praise, help, or respect

a feeling of anger and hurt because you think you have been treated unfairly

to compete directly against someone or something

to move upward

the act of building a bridge

wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

to cut or shape something with a knife or tool

for an unlimited or unknown length of time

as; in the same way that

relating to medicinal drugs and their preparation or use

marked or decorated with letters or writing

too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

a bright red color with a slight orange tint

a blurred or unclear image, shape, or mark

the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly

to some extent; fairly

a person or thing that protects someone or something

an alcoholic drink made from fermented pear juice

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

very strong anger

so bright that it is hard to see

a person who shoots arrows with a bow, especially in sport

supposed to; expected or required to do something

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

a light or signal placed in a high or visible place to guide or warn people

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

to make someone or something healthy, active, or strong again

another chance to do something after you failed or missed it before

at a great distance from here

more correct or more suitable

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

to make a place or thing neat by putting things away or removing dirt

to a very great degree; very much

the written form used before a married couple's family name

to change or develop slowly over time

higher than the area around it

to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult

not following a regular pattern or rule

to put clothes or other items on your body

move slowly and carefully so you are not heard or noticed

to eat or drink something

to leave a place

the act of making a copy of something

a sudden thrust with a knife or other sharp object

needing quick action or attention

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

good judgment that comes from experience and knowledge

a great victory or success

filled or inhabited by people

to speak to someone directly about something difficult or unpleasant

the process of becoming warmer

moving gently from side to side or up and down

a dirty mark or colored mark that is hard to remove