unhinge
to make someone feel very upset or mentally unstable
Episode vocabulary
Smallville S2E19: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 19Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
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kismet
fate or destiny, especially when something feels meant to happen
pithy
short, clear, and full of meaning
humanly
in a way that is possible for a human being
overconfident
too confident in your own abilities or chances
tigress
a female tiger
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
prowl
to move around quietly and carefully, especially while looking for something or someone
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
jumpy
nervous and easily startled
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
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bracing
fresh, cool, and pleasantly energizing
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
totem
an object, animal, or symbol that a group treats as sacred or special
samaritan
a very helpful or kind person, especially one who helps a stranger
punitive
intended to punish someone
hearsay
information that you heard from other people, not from direct knowledge or proof
stalked
to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way
talon
a sharp claw on a bird of prey
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
meddle
to interfere in someone else's affairs when you are not wanted or needed
misdemeanor
a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony
plaid
a pattern of crossed lines that forms squares or checks