thuggery
violent or brutal behavior, especially by criminals or gangs
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Smallville S2E20: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 20Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
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worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
inconsequential
not important or likely to have much effect
insurmountable
too difficult or too large to overcome
reportage
news reporting that gives a detailed, first-hand account of events
insinuate
to suggest something bad in a sly or indirect way
inquisitor
an official who questioned people in an inquisition, often using harsh methods
earmark
to set money, time, or resources aside for a particular purpose
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
overpowering
so strong that it is unpleasant or hard to ignore
cautiously
in a careful way, especially to avoid danger or mistakes
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
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zeal
strong enthusiasm and energy for something you believe in
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt
saddled
having a saddle on it
wholesome
good for your health and well-being
legality
the state of being legal or allowed by law
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
inhale
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
midwife
a person trained to help women during childbirth
quits
used in the phrase call it quits: to stop doing something or end a relationship or argument
exemplary
so good that it deserves praise and imitation
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
indefinite
not exact, fixed, or clearly known