Smallville S6E14: English vocabulary

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a very large city, especially one that is important for business and culture

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to indicate or suggest something

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

in a place where you are hidden and unlikely to be found

a thick, wet, slippery substance that is unpleasant to touch

the grip that lets a wheel, tire, or shoe hold on to a surface

to reach a decision or agreement

to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

a man who is engaged to be married

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

used in compounds to mean having a particular attitude or way of thinking

to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to come onto the stage in a performance

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to depend on something; to be decided by something

deserving praise, help, or respect

to check or read something quickly

somewhat like; in a way similar to

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

as; in the same way that

a photo or picture

moving forward quickly and forcefully

a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue

done in a quiet, secret way

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

a dog used for hunting, often with long ears and a strong sense of smell

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

extremely large

something that makes a person or place warmer or more comfortable

a strong, focused light that shines on one small area

to some extent; fairly

a casual way to say goodbye

having a ring or rings around it

the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

gentle exercise done before harder exercise or sport to prepare the body

a warm drink made with cocoa and milk or water

the total number of people in a group

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

being in a hospital as a patient

feeling hopeful and expecting good things to happen

a natural feeling or reaction that makes you act without thinking

something that has a bad effect or causes trouble

to stay with someone or something and make sure they are safe

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

the act of pitching a baseball

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

to remove dirt, paint, or another substance by washing

to become completely unfrozen

to think about something again, especially before making a decision

to start something, especially a process or action

have trouble breathing because something blocks the throat or airway

from a particular time or event up to now

the state of keeping something secret or hidden

more correct or more suitable

a brown powder made from cocoa beans, used in baking and drinks

covering a wide area or affecting many things

to pass a disease or infection to someone or something

in or to the place where you live, especially your home country or hometown

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

at the same point in time as something else

in a way that shows pride or satisfaction

at the front of something or someone

to a very great degree; very much

used to say that something happens or is done each day