backstop
something that acts as a barrier or support behind something else
Episode vocabulary
Arrow S4E2: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 2CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
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mantling
a decorative cloth used to cover an altar or lectern
revolutionize
to change something completely, especially in a way that has a big effect
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
fortitude
the ability to stay brave and strong during pain, difficulty, or suffering
cellulose
a substance in plants that makes cell walls strong
impersonate
pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
tacky
showing poor taste; cheap and unattractive in a way that is meant to impress
enforcer
a person who makes sure rules or laws are followed
lurk
to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
subtly
in a way that is not obvious or direct
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ahem
used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
atrium
a large open area inside a building, often with a glass roof
selfless
caring more about other people than about yourself
felicity
great happiness or pleasure
starling
a small bird with dark, shiny feathers that often flies in large groups
disarmament
the process of reducing or getting rid of weapons and military forces
astonish
to surprise someone very much
stroking
the act of gently rubbing or stroking something
goody
a small piece of food, especially something sweet
banish
to force someone to leave a place, country, or group