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Smallville S5E2: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 2Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama

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  • magnetically

    Word

    in a way that is related to magnetism or a magnet

  • sidetrack

    Word

    to distract someone from an important topic or task

  • immemorial

    Word

    so old that no one remembers when it began

  • rove

    Word

    to wander from place to place

  • waning

    Word

    to gradually become less strong, bright, or active

  • thumbed

    Word

    past tense and past participle of thumb through

  • schematic

    Word

    shown in a simple, symbolic, or diagram-like way

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • evener

    Word

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

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • obsess

    Word

    to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

  • pickled

    Word

    preserved in vinegar or salty water

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  • elusive

    Word

    difficult to find, catch, understand, or remember

  • confine

    Word

    to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • brag

    Word

    to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

  • toasting

    Word

    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • pickle

    Word

    a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

  • meteor

    Word

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

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  • lonesome

    Word

    sad because you are alone or feel alone

  • hysterical

    Word

    very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

  • drawback

    Word

    a disadvantage or problem that makes something less useful or attractive

  • people person

    Phrase

    a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

  • irrational

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    not based on clear thought or good judgment

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • lang

    Word

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

  • in circles

    Phrase

    without making any progress

  • in bad

    Phrase

    out of favor with someone; not liked by them

  • hands up

    Phrase

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

  • chore

    Word

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

  • bust out

    Phrase

    to escape from a place, especially a prison, often by force

  • looping

    Word

    the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

  • belle

    Word

    a beautiful woman, especially one admired in a social group or at an event

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • get in there

    Phrase

    used to show approval or encouragement

  • freak out

    Phrase

    to become very upset, frightened, or excited

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • serum

    Word

    a clear liquid in blood or in some medicines and beauty products

  • laser

    Word

    a device that produces a narrow beam of light for use in technology, medicine, and science

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • get past

    Phrase

    to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

  • wan

    Word

    pale and looking weak, tired, or ill

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • set up

    Phrase

    prepare something so it can be used or can happen

  • notify

    Word

    to tell someone officially or formally about something

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • back off

    Phrase

    to move away and stop bothering someone

  • vent

    Word

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

  • get the door

    Phrase

    to open the door when someone knocks

  • inside out

    Phrase

    with the inside surface turned outward

  • walk in

    Phrase

    to enter a place on foot

  • some people

    Phrase

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

  • air vent

    Phrase

    an opening or grille that lets air flow in or out

  • grenade

    Word

    a small explosive weapon that is thrown by hand or fired from a launcher

  • disrupt

    Word

    to stop something from continuing normally by causing problems or confusion

  • conditioned

    Word

    trained to react in a particular way

  • hatching

    Word

    the process of a young bird, fish, or reptile coming out of its egg

  • hum

    Word

    to make a low, steady sound

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • no way

    Phrase

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

  • pull up

    Phrase

    to stop a vehicle by pulling over to the side of the road or another place

  • approving

    Word

    showing that you approve of someone or something

  • well being

    Phrase

    a person's health, comfort, and happiness

  • don't worry

    Phrase

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

  • power off

    Phrase

    to turn off a device or machine

  • fencing

    Word

    the sport of fighting with swords, using special rules and protective gear

  • second chance

    Phrase

    another chance to do something after you failed or missed it before

  • accurately

    Word

    in a correct and exact way

  • good work

    Phrase

    A friendly way to praise someone for doing something well

  • isn't it

    Phrase

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

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • forget about

    Phrase

    to stop thinking about something or to stop worrying about it

  • mores

    Word

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

  • waking

    Word

    the act of becoming awake

  • oh yeah

    Phrase

    used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

  • this time

    Phrase

    at the same point in time as something else

  • last time

    Phrase

    the previous time something happened or was done

  • end up

    Phrase

    to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

  • turn off

    Phrase

    to stop a machine, light, or other device from working

  • hospitality

    Word

    friendly and generous treatment of guests or visitors

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • check on

    Phrase

    to visit or look at someone or something to make sure everything is okay

  • so much

    Phrase

    to a very great degree; very much

  • exhaust

    Word

    to make someone very tired

  • coward

    Word

    a person who is easily frightened and avoids danger or difficult situations

  • protocol

    Word

    an official set of rules or steps to follow in a situation

  • go on

    Phrase

    to continue doing something or to continue in a state

  • get in

    Phrase

    to enter a vehicle or enclosed space

  • consume

    Word

    to eat or drink something

  • vault

    Word

    a room or chamber used for storing valuable things, especially underground

  • pace

    Word

    the speed at which someone or something moves, happens, or develops

  • sore

    Word

    painful or tender, especially after exercise or an injury

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