Smallville S3E12: English vocabulary

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

a bright streak of light in the sky caused by a small rock burning up in the atmosphere

to become involved in a conflict between two people or groups, often by accident

relating to diabetes or to people who have diabetes

the ability to know or understand something quickly without thinking it through

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

far away; at a great distance

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

a group of wild boars

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to say something suddenly or without thinking first

to fit something into a flat surface so that it does not stick out

to keep working hard on something or trying to solve it

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

the act of bouncing back after hitting a surface

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

very; extremely

a small object you put under a glass or cup to protect a table

a small snack or light meal

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

a loose outer piece of clothing that hangs from the shoulders

to give something to another person

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a short knife with a sharp point and two sharp edges

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

a casual way to say goodbye

a list of topics to be discussed at a meeting

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

an informal way of saying that someone is lucky or has good fortune

to do stretching exercises

a group of notes played or sung together

being in a hospital as a patient

a natural feeling or reaction that makes you act without thinking

a signal that tells someone when to do something

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

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

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

from the beginning; from the start

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

to depend on someone or something and trust that they will help or happen

trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape

something that is not important or impressive

a period when art, learning, or interest in something becomes active again

fierce, violent, or very harsh

a collection of organized information stored on a computer

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

more correct or more suitable

to change a setting, device, or password back to a new starting point

a person who plays the piano, especially professionally

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

the act of becoming awake

at the same point in time as something else

the previous time something happened or was done

a building where court cases are heard and legal business is done

to become calmer, less angry, or less upset

at the front of something or someone

to stay at home, especially for the evening or night

to leave a place, especially to escape or get somewhere else

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

used to emphasize that something is not true, not possible, or not done

to have the same opinion as someone

to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle