Smallville S2E12: English vocabulary

a journal about law, usually published by a law school

the act of pulling something tight

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

a person who kidnaps someone

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

not strict, careful, or controlled enough

to lose something, especially a right, game, or prize, as a penalty

the secret gathering of information about another country or organization

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

not allowed by law or by accepted rules

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

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

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

a situation in which a news event gets too much attention from reporters and cameras

cause something to improve a lot

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a couple who are very much in love

the act of fastening something with a screw

completely ready to begin something

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

believing that something is true, often when it is not

a group of wild boars

a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

to become more confident, capable, or in control of your life

elegant, polished, and cultured in style or manner

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

a bag used to carry a dead body

a feature on a phone that shows the number of the person calling you

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm

the final words someone says before they die

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

as; in the same way that

to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a question or statement that is meant to be solved as a game or puzzle

using irony

an official card or document that shows who someone is

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly

to talk or write about your feelings or problems in order to feel better

to give something to another person

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

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

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

the process of people making bids in an auction

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

a person who makes a phone call

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

so bright that it is hard to see

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

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

supposed to; expected or required to do something

a small flap or strip used for holding, fastening, or pulling something

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

certain and confident

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

the evening of the next day

to have a friendly relationship with someone and not argue

as a way of giving or doing something back