buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
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Supergirl S1E20: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 20DramaSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
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uncouple
to disconnect or separate something from something else
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
sappy
too sentimental in a way that is annoying
shackle
a metal loop or fastener used to connect a chain or rope
protege
a person who is guided and supported by someone older or more experienced
automaton
a machine or model that moves or acts by itself, often in a lifelike way
deplete
to use up or greatly reduce the amount of something
cranium
the part of the skull that encloses the brain
scurry
to move quickly with short, hurried steps
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
krypton
a rare, colorless gas used in some lights
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
punctual
arriving or doing things at the expected time; not late
squint
to look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better
snuff
powdered tobacco that is sniffed through the nose
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
meager
small in amount; not enough
indebted
owing thanks or gratitude to someone
exhale
to breathe air out of your lungs
dispense
to give out or provide something to people
creak
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
ahem
used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval