Smallville S5E21: English vocabulary

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

to clean something by rubbing it hard

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a small barrel, often used for beer or other drinks

a system of secret symbols or letters used to hide a message

a suffix added to verbs to make forms like running or eating

a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground

a natural ability for doing something well

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

to figure out or read something that is hard to understand, especially a code or message

soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

to make someone very interested or curious

shameless boldness

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

in a way that is part of the basic nature of something

used to say that after considering everything, something is true or most important

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

the letter Z

a state in which someone seems awake but is not fully aware of what is happening

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

to give someone the responsibility for something or for taking care of something

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

a bright streak of light in the sky caused by a small rock burning up in the atmosphere

very surprising and seeming impossible in a good way

to struggle to deal with a difficult problem, decision, or feeling

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

a small but real chance of success in a difficult situation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person or source that is believed to give wise or certain guidance

the process of making a surface or material smooth

a small thin branch from a tree or bush

to show approval by clapping

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

to open something quickly or roughly

willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

the base a runner must touch to score a run in baseball

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

to deal with a problem or task in a determined way

the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

to use your authority to cancel or ignore a decision

to delay dealing with something

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

showing tension, worry, or discomfort

a device or container used for steaming food

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to release something or someone from restraint

very strong anger

to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

cut out of a piece of material or paper

very much; to an extreme degree

to pretend you have an advantage, skill, or plan in order to trick someone

to not trust someone or something; to feel suspicious about them

as; in the same way that

to destroy something completely or make it disappear

working or in effect

a dance for two people in 3/4 time, or the music for it

past tense and past participle of bed

the process of becoming narrower

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

the standard score for a hole in golf

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

to stop someone from entering a place by locking the door or gate

the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

to some extent; fairly

a loose outer piece of clothing that hangs from the shoulders

to hit or beat something repeatedly with hard blows