preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Episode vocabulary
Smallville S1E21: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 21Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
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revile
to criticize someone very harshly and insultingly
foreclose
to take away someone's property, especially a house, because they have not paid back a loan
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
pariah
a person who is rejected by other people or by society
paperweight
a small heavy object used to keep papers from blowing away
bravado
a show of confidence or boldness meant to impress other people
nepotism
the practice of giving jobs or advantages to relatives or friends because of your position, not because they are the best choice
glaring
very bright and hard to look at
inquisitor
an official who questioned people in an inquisition, often using harsh methods
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
undying
lasting forever; never ending
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fume
a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor
quaint
attractively old-fashioned or unusual in a charming way
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
pave
to cover a road, path, or area with stone, bricks, concrete, or asphalt
faux
made to look like something else, especially something more expensive
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
deceit
the act of lying or tricking someone by hiding or changing the truth
twister
a tornado
profess
to state or claim something openly
ledger
a book or system for recording financial accounts
loaning
the act of lending something to someone
springing
moving with quick, light jumps