slumming
to live or travel in much poorer or rougher conditions than you are used to
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Smallville S3E6: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 6Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
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blotter
paper used to soak up extra ink or liquid
overstay
to stay longer than you are allowed or longer than you planned
eerily
in a strange and frightening way
krypton
a rare, colorless gas used in some lights
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
dredge
to remove mud or sand from the bottom of a river, harbor, or lake
theorize
to suggest an explanation for something based on limited evidence
coffeehouse
a café where people go to drink coffee and talk
tenement
a large building with many apartments, often in a poor area
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
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pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
subtlety
the quality of being subtle, especially when something is not obvious at first
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer
talon
a sharp claw on a bird of prey
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
foothold
an advantage or starting position that helps you make progress
nitrate
a chemical salt or ester of nitric acid
daydream
a pleasant train of thoughts that takes your attention away from what is happening
medallion
a large decorative medal, often worn on a chain or used as an ornament
ledger
a book or system for recording financial accounts
affectionately
in a loving or caring way
knack
a natural ability for doing something well