estrange
to make people less close or friendly
Episode vocabulary
Supergirl S2E12: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 12DramaSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
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gumption
practical confidence and the ability to deal with problems
abet
to help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal
dishearten
to make someone lose confidence or hope
succinct
short and clear
recidivism
the tendency of a convicted criminal to commit crimes again
clamor
a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people
gravitate
to be naturally drawn to a person, place, or activity
snicker
to laugh quietly in a way you try to hide
disparage
to speak about someone or something in a way that shows disrespect or low opinion
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
admonish
to tell someone firmly that they have done something wrong
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gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
caboose
the last car on a freight train, used by the train crew
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
wince
to make a quick, small movement because of pain, fear, or embarrassment
antagonistic
showing dislike or hostility; openly opposed
krypton
a rare, colorless gas used in some lights
gloat
to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure
twittering
the soft, repeated sound birds make
prodigal
spending money or resources too freely and carelessly
clank
to make a sharp, hard metallic sound
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent