Smallville S1E15: English vocabulary

the act of lending something to someone

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

making quick, sharp movements

not active or growing for a period of time

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a green mineral used as a pigment in paint

the word in a phrase that is most important for the meaning or point being made

to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

the scientific study of plants

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

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

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

a person whose job is to study rocks, the earth, and how they change over time

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

to shoot someone and kill them

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

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

very happy and excited

the act of fastening something with a screw

traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a community

a person who moves to a new place and starts living there

a medicine that stops a poison from harming someone

to make a desperate attempt to find a solution when there are no good options

to remain unused for a long time

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

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

far away; at a great distance

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

to stand by and do nothing while something bad or important is happening

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

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

made from herbs or plants, especially for tea, medicine, or flavoring

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

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

relating to the Indigenous peoples of North America

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

to put on clothes quickly and easily

to stay ahead of other people or of a schedule

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

anger or aggressive behavior shown by a driver in traffic

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to release something or someone from restraint

the activity of asking people questions to find out what they think, especially about an election

a small battery-powered light you can carry in your hand

to visit someone briefly and informally

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

to suddenly and involuntarily force air out through your nose and mouth

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

to skip something, especially a meeting or a planned activity

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

to find a way to deal with a problem or obstacle

a tall structure with blades that turns in the wind to grind grain or pump water

as; in the same way that

a teenager

working or in effect

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

not tight or firm; loose

a medicine or treatment that helps cure a problem or illness

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

to make money from a business or activity

a casual way to say goodbye

used to remind someone of something they already know

not feeling confident about yourself or your abilities

a room or open space directly under the roof of a building

bad, useless, or not worth using