skulk
to move or stay in a hidden, sneaky way
Episode vocabulary
Smallville S10E3: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 3Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
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seethe
to be very angry but not show it openly
disfigure
to spoil the appearance of something or someone
platitude
a remark that is so often repeated that it has become boring or unoriginal
bluster
to speak in a loud, angry, or threatening way, often without much real effect
spanking
a physical punishment in which someone is hit on the buttocks with an open hand
morsel
a small piece of food
faithless
not loyal or faithful
sleuth
a detective or someone who investigates something carefully
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
pariah
a person who is rejected by other people or by society
bravado
a show of confidence or boldness meant to impress other people
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inquisitor
an official who questioned people in an inquisition, often using harsh methods
saintly
showing very good, kind, or moral behavior
captivating
very attractive and able to hold your attention
whiplash
a neck injury caused by a sudden jerking of the head, often in a car accident
preemptive
done to stop something before it happens, especially an attack
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
aberration
a change from what is normal or expected, especially one that seems strange or unwanted
thumbed
past tense and past participle of thumb through
disown
to say that you no longer accept someone as part of your family or group
lawless
not controlled by law; lacking order or authority
flaunt
to show something in a way that is meant to attract attention or admiration
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed