Supergirl S2E16: English vocabulary

a rope or chain used to tie an animal so it cannot move far

to hate something very much

to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty

to treat people unfairly and keep them under control, especially by using power or authority

tests and checks used to find out what is wrong with a machine, system, or body

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

very stupid or silly, often in a way that annoys you

to sharpen a blade or tool

covered with stars or lit by starlight

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

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

a humorous or old-fashioned way of referring to yourself

connected with adoption; having been adopted

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

at the moment something or someone is seen; immediately when seen

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to make something move in a different direction

to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

the act of bending your body forward to show respect or greet someone

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

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

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

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

an act or statement that makes something seem bigger, better, or worse than it really is

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

to lead a group, team, or project

a deep, low, continuous sound

to give up something, especially a right, title, or position

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

to give something to someone in authority or for official handling

a person, group, or animal that enters a place by force or without permission

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

a strong, light metal used in aircraft, tools, and medical implants

Used to tell someone that they can do what they want, especially when you think it is a bad idea

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

for fun or to amuse people, not for a serious reason

tasting or smelling like cheese

to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

far away; at a great distance

used to strongly agree with someone

a metal made by mixing two or more metals

to think you are seeing something that is not really there

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

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

used to say you have won or beaten someone

an area where people live in mobile homes

to fall or come down in large amounts

a feeling of hostility or resentment toward someone

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

an official decision to forgive a group of people for a crime, especially a political one

a difficult situation that causes suffering or lack of basic needs

to eat dinner, especially in a formal or restaurant setting

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

to appear or happen, especially by chance

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to break or end a connection between things

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

deserving praise, help, or respect