treacly
too sweet or sentimental in a way that is unpleasant
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Supergirl S6E19: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 19DramaSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
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canape
a small piece of bread or pastry topped with savory food, served as a snack or appetizer
shamble
to walk slowly with heavy, dragging steps
assuage
make a feeling, pain, or problem less strong
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
patriarchy
a social system in which men hold most of the power and women have less influence
calibrate
to adjust a measuring instrument so it gives accurate results
rationalize
to give a false or self-serving reason for something you did or felt
devastate
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
brawn
physical strength, especially when seen as more important than intelligence
ghoul
an evil spirit in stories that is said to dig up graves and eat dead bodies
imp
a mischievous child
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inert
not moving or active
inconceivable
impossible to believe or imagine
fathom
a unit of length equal to six feet, used mainly for measuring water depth
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
brainy
smart and quick to learn or understand
loathe
to feel strong dislike or disgust for someone or something
spook
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes
gauntlet
a thick glove with a long cuff that protects the wrist and lower arm
totem
an object, animal, or symbol that a group treats as sacred or special
pitying
showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior
conjure
to make something seem to appear from nowhere, often by using imagination or magic
loathing
a strong feeling of hate or disgust