gainer
a person or thing that gains something, especially money or weight
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Smallville S7E8: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 8Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama
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hedonism
the belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life
gawk
to stare at something in a rude or foolish way
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
detritus
waste, broken pieces, or other leftover material
scurry
to move quickly with short, hurried steps
krypton
a rare, colorless gas used in some lights
placate
to make someone less angry or upset
gnaw
to bite or chew something repeatedly, especially for a long time
chitchat
casual conversation about unimportant things
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
insatiable
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
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nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
sorely
very much; to a great degree
emissary
a person sent to represent someone or carry out a special mission
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
overpowering
so strong that it is unpleasant or hard to ignore
firstborn
born first among your children or siblings
snooze
to sleep lightly for a short time
retina
the part at the back of the eye that senses light and sends visual signals to the brain
devious
dishonest and clever in a way that is meant to trick people
blindly
without looking, or without being able to see clearly