grovel
to act in a very humble, desperate, or self-abasing way, especially to get forgiveness or favor
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Smallville S6E3: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 3Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
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outstrip
to be greater, faster, or more successful than someone or something
bendy
able to bend easily without breaking
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
lamentable
bad, disappointing, or deserving strong disapproval
impale
to pierce or pin something with a sharp object
belie
to show that something is not true or not what it seems
rummage
to search through things in a messy or casual way
humanly
in a way that is possible for a human being
surmise
to guess that something is true without having proof
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
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fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
trappings
the outward signs or objects that go with a particular role, status, or way of life
devastate
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
premonition
a feeling that something, especially something bad, is going to happen
merrily
in a cheerful, lively way
telepathy
the supposed ability to communicate thoughts without using the known senses
withered
dried out and shriveled
popper
a small snack, often filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables, that is baked or fried
overdrive
a state of very high activity, energy, or speed
saber
a curved sword with one sharp edge
inflated
too large or too high, especially in a way that is not true or reasonable
pretentious
trying to seem more important, stylish, or impressive than you really are