Smallville S3E7: English vocabulary

the force that makes some materials attract or repel each other

the panel in a vehicle that shows information like speed and fuel level

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined

a region around a charged object where electric and magnetic forces act

becoming weaker or less active

to support someone very strongly and openly

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

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

to press the gas pedal all the way down

to have the right or chance to speak in a formal meeting or debate

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

behavior that shows very poor judgment or common sense

a minor theft offense involving something of low value

to record that you have started work or a shift

cause something to improve a lot

a circular ring or band

to try to get two things that cannot be combined

the less bad of two bad choices

a small thin piece that has broken off from something

to make someone feel excited and eager

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

an official file with details of a person's health, treatment, and medical history

to begin to happen or be noticed gradually

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

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to feel a romantic attraction to someone

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

ready, arranged, or working properly

to depend on something; to be decided by something

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

to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

to bend or twist out of shape

the act of bouncing back after hitting a surface

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

as; in the same way that

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

the work of sending bills and collecting payment

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

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

to make something from a particular material or thing

a soft sweet made from spun sugar

information about illnesses that run in your family

the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

to some extent; fairly

to give something to another person

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

to make money from a business or activity

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

used for emphasis to mean complete or extreme

a casual way to say goodbye

a small, casual restaurant, often open all day and serving simple food

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

to control or influence someone or something, often in a dishonest or unfair way

a car built for speed and sporty handling

an event where models present new clothes to an audience

a friend you have known since you were a child

to put someone or something in danger of harm or damage

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

not well known or not easily understood

a large flat-bottomed boat used for carrying goods on rivers or canals

a device with a needle that shows direction, especially magnetic north

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

the school year or school level for children around 11 or 12 years old, after fifth grade and before seventh grade

made or shaped in a particular way

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

causing strong feelings of pity, sadness, or sympathy