Supergirl S1E3: English vocabulary

a soft, low, continuous sound

to make a sharp clicking sound

to value something very highly

strong energy and effort

the process of splitting into two or more parts, especially in biology or nuclear physics

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to show or express a quality, idea, or feeling very clearly

to breathe air out of your lungs

a hard metallic element used in light bulbs, tools, and high-temperature equipment

showing disrespect or contempt

a thick glove with a long cuff that protects the wrist and lower arm

a person who saves money or resources

a small dish served before the main meal

a strong liking for something, or a tendency to do something often

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

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

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

a ball of fire, especially one caused by an explosion

a chemical salt or compound containing phosphate

a person who sells flowers and makes flower arrangements

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

having thin lines or marks of a different color

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

connected with adoption; having been adopted

a fashion or activity that becomes very popular for a short time

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

the act of pulling something tight

clear and logical, so that ideas fit together well

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

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

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

the act of keeping something dangerous, unwanted, or spreading under control

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

a large fire in the wild that spreads quickly and is hard to control

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

serious difficulty breathing normally

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to not do what a person, rule, or order says

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

full of fog

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

expressing strong feeling in a beautiful or imaginative way

a short, sharp ringing sound

weapons considered as a group

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

a large mass of snow, ice, and rock that falls down a mountain

done secretly or kept private

strong enough to last a long time without breaking or wearing out

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

in a way that is very clear or easy to notice

kept secret or done in a hidden way

a metal made by mixing two or more metals

a sudden burst or outbreak of something, especially a volcano or strong emotion

to laugh quietly

to give someone or something an unofficial name or title

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

to put too much into something, or to make something have too much to handle

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

A person or thing that is easy to attack, criticize, or make fun of

the final small detail that makes something complete or better

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

causing worry, sadness, or pain

comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

very good or impressive

a TV program that shows real people in unscripted situations

a person who is lazy and avoids work

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

to put on clothes quickly and easily