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Smallville S10E7: English vocabulary

Season 10, Episode 7Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama

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  • impermeable

    Word

    not allowing liquid or water to pass through

  • tacking

    Word

    the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind

  • starched

    Word

    made stiff with starch

  • agitator

    Word

    a person who tries to cause political or social trouble

  • furlough

    Word

    a temporary leave from work, military service, or prison

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • watchtower

    Word

    a tall tower used for watching for danger or keeping guard

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • homing

    Word

    returning to its home or nest from far away

  • incite

    Word

    to encourage people to act violently or unlawfully

  • sympathizer

    Word

    a person who supports a cause, group, or political idea

  • startle

    Word

    to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

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  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • outrun

    Word

    to run faster than someone or something, or to escape by running

  • shamrock

    Word

    a small clover plant, used as a symbol of Ireland

  • arouse

    Word

    to cause a feeling, reaction, or interest to start or increase

  • hysteria

    Word

    a state of wild, uncontrolled emotion or excitement

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • gloss

    Word

    a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

  • tiling

    Word

    the process of covering a surface with tiles

  • refreshment

    Word

    a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

  • iodine

    Word

    a chemical element used in medicine and as a nutrient in small amounts

  • checkmate

    Word

    the move in chess that traps the opponent's king so it cannot escape

  • chops

    Word

    the sides of the face below the eyes

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  • Last Day

    Phrase

    the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

  • shadowing

    Word

    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • glare

    Word

    to look at someone or something with an angry, fixed stare

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • cranberry

    Word

    a small red berry with a sharp, sour taste

  • full disclosure

    Phrase

    a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion

  • flagging

    Word

    becoming weaker or less active

  • metropolis

    Word

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

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • stacking

    Word

    the act of putting things into a pile or piles

  • accountable

    Word

    responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

  • scratch the surface

    Phrase

    to understand or deal with only a small part of something

  • eyes on the ground

    Phrase

    people in a place who can observe what is happening and report back

  • refinery

    Word

    a factory where oil is cleaned and made into fuel and other products

  • blazing

    Word

    burning very brightly and strongly

  • unpack

    Word

    to take things out of a bag, box, or other container

  • profiling

    Word

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

  • disclosure

    Word

    the act of making secret or unknown information known

  • starch

    Word

    a white substance found in foods like potatoes, rice, and bread, used by the body for energy

  • maniac

    Word

    a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

  • scrubbed

    Word

    cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

  • witch hunt

    Phrase

    an unfair campaign against a person or group, often based on opinion rather than facts

  • anarchy

    Word

    a situation where there is no government or no control, often causing chaos

  • small wonder

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not surprising

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • kiss and make up

    Phrase

    to stop arguing and become friendly again

  • beneath the surface

    Phrase

    not obvious; hidden or not shown openly

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • dishonest

    Word

    not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or trick people

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • veggie

    Word

    a vegetable, especially when spoken about informally

  • spied

    Word

    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • stirring

    Word

    moving or able to move people strongly

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • can't stand

    Phrase

    to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

  • make with

    Phrase

    to create or produce something using a particular material or method

  • come down on

    Phrase

    to punish or criticize someone severely

  • go down with

    Phrase

    to become ill with something, especially a cold or the flu

  • turn against

    Phrase

    to start opposing someone or something you used to support

  • close in on

    Phrase

    to get closer to someone or something, especially while chasing or searching

  • poster boy

    Phrase

    a man who is seen as a typical example of a particular group, cause, or style

  • freedom fighter

    Phrase

    a person who fights for a country's freedom or independence

  • action man

    Phrase

    a person who acts quickly and decisively

  • chore

    Word

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

  • doorstep

    Word

    the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house

  • farmhouse

    Word

    a house on a farm, usually where the farmer's family lives

  • God bless

    Phrase

    A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

  • politely

    Word

    in a polite and respectful way

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • audit

    Word

    an official check of a company's accounts or finances

  • work in

    Phrase

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

  • make up

    Phrase

    to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

  • tack

    Word

    a small sharp nail with a flat head, used for fastening things to a surface

  • kind of like

    Phrase

    somewhat like; in a way similar to

  • grind

    Word

    to crush something into small pieces or powder

  • do not want

    Phrase

    used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

  • typhoon

    Word

    a very strong tropical storm that forms over warm ocean water

  • have nots

    Phrase

    people who have little money or wealth

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • get through

    Phrase

    to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • take over

    Phrase

    to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

  • mortar

    Word

    a soft wet mixture used to hold bricks or stones together in building

  • tango

    Word

    a lively ballroom dance from Latin America

  • figure out

    Phrase

    to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

  • blur

    Word

    a blurred or unclear image, shape, or mark

  • peek

    Word

    to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • back off

    Phrase

    to move away and stop bothering someone

  • enlist

    Word

    to join the armed forces, or to sign someone up for military service

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • blaze

    Word

    a very large, bright fire

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • pentagon

    Word

    a flat shape with five straight sides and five angles

  • make yourself at home

    Phrase

    something you say to a guest to invite them to relax and act as if they were in their own home

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