abscond
to leave secretly, especially to avoid being caught
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Smallville S3E20: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 20Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
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foretell
to say or show that something will happen in the future
judgeship
the position or office of a judge
defile
to make something dirty, impure, or morally bad
selfishly
in a selfish way; thinking only about yourself
ogle
to look at someone or something in a way that shows strong sexual interest
intoxicating
having a strong, pleasant effect that is exciting or hard to resist
octagonal
having eight sides and eight angles
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
filial
relating to a child’s duties or feelings toward a parent
ransack
to search a place or container quickly and in a messy way
pillage
to steal or destroy goods by force, especially during war or unrest
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barracuda
a large tropical sea fish with a long body and sharp teeth
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
prizing
to value something very highly
tacky
showing poor taste; cheap and unattractive in a way that is meant to impress
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
allegory
a story, poem, or picture in which people or things stand for deeper ideas or moral meanings
rightfully
in a way that is fair, morally right, or legally deserved
misinterpret
to understand or explain something in the wrong way
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
faux
made to look like something else, especially something more expensive