miscreant
Worda person who behaves badly or breaks the law
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Supergirl S4E1: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 1DramaSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
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inducer
Worda person or thing that causes a process or reaction to start
heft
Wordthe amount of weight something has; heaviness
unnerve
Wordto make someone feel nervous, worried, or less confident
alarmist
Worda person who tends to exaggerate dangers and cause unnecessary worry
pragmatist
Worda person who makes decisions based on practical facts rather than theory or ideals
worser
Wordan old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
hotbed
Worda place where something, especially trouble or activity, develops quickly and strongly
resuscitate
Wordto bring someone back to consciousness or life, especially by medical treatment
visceral
Wordstrong and instinctive, rather than calm or logical
lopsided
Wordhaving one side lower, smaller, or heavier than the other
infuse
Wordto add a quality, feeling, or flavor to something
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welcomer
Worda person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
rearer
Worda person who breeds and cares for animals
amiable
Wordfriendly and pleasant
officiate
Wordto perform the duties of an official, especially at a ceremony or sports event
punctual
Wordarriving or doing things at the expected time; not late
authenticate
Wordto prove that something is real, true, or genuine
barometer
Wordan instrument that measures air pressure, often used to help predict the weather
vengeful
Wordhaving a strong desire to get revenge
infuriate
Wordto make someone extremely angry
reiterate
Wordto say something again, especially to emphasize it or make it clear
abler
Wordmore able or skilled than someone or something else
reissue
Wordto publish or release something again, often in a new edition
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brainy
Wordsmart and quick to learn or understand
contentious
Wordcausing or likely to cause arguments
slighting
Wordshowing disrespect or contempt
sweeper
Worda machine or tool used for sweeping floors or outdoor surfaces
subpoena
Wordan official order to appear in court or give evidence
torrent
Worda fast, powerful flow of water
assimilation
Wordthe process of becoming part of a different culture or society
graver
Worda small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
stitching
Wordthe sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment
rudimentary
Wordbasic and not yet well developed
evener
Wordsomething that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
indict
Wordto formally accuse someone of a serious crime
fringed
Wordhaving a decorative edge made of hanging threads or strips
tusk
Worda long, pointed tooth that sticks out of the mouth of some animals, such as elephants or walruses
factoring
Wordthe practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid
loom
Wordto appear as a large, often threatening shape, especially in the distance
raving
Wordshowing strong enthusiasm or excitement
eureka
Wordused to say you have suddenly found the answer or solution to something
overalls
Worda piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear
ominous
Wordgiving a feeling that something bad is going to happen
pastel
Worda pale, soft color
checkmate
Wordthe move in chess that traps the opponent's king so it cannot escape
chops
Wordthe sides of the face below the eyes
rosy
Wordpink or red in color
keyed
Wordlocked with a key
state's evidence
Phrasetestimony from a criminal accomplice, often given in exchange for leniency
enigma
Wordsomething that is hard to understand or explain
the good doctor
Phrasea respectful way to refer to a doctor
outspoken
Wordexpressing opinions very openly, especially in a way that may be critical
cache
Worda hidden store of things kept for later use
let's dance
Phrasea slang way of challenging someone to fight or come at you
sanded
Wordsmoothed by rubbing with sandpaper
freaking
Wordused to add emphasis, especially in informal speech
kill me
Phrasea rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
metropolis
Worda very large city, especially one that is important for business and culture
skirting
Worda board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall
fives
Worda game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
look on
Phraseto think of someone or something in a particular way
leverage
Wordthe power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more
head up
Phraseto lead a group, team, or project
backlash
Worda strong negative reaction from many people, especially to a social or political change
extremist
Worda person who supports extreme political or religious views, often in a way that can lead to violence
transparency
Wordthe quality of being open and honest, especially about decisions or money
time in
Phraseto record that you have started work or a shift
comprehend
Wordto understand something fully
interviewer
Worda person who asks questions in an interview
glossy
Wordshiny and smooth, with a surface that reflects light
on top of the world
Phrasevery happy and excited
booting
Wordthe process of starting a computer
cut off
Phraseseparated from the rest by cutting
make waves
Phraseto attract a lot of attention or cause a stir
affirmative
Wordshowing agreement or saying yes
find out
Phraseto discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
tee
Worda small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it
indictment
Worda formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime
allegation
Worda claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof
sounder
Worda group of wild boars
motivate
Wordto give someone a reason or desire to do something
obstruction
Wordsomething that blocks movement or makes progress difficult
superman
Worda man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage
on earth
Phraseused in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity
back out
Phraseto decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do
back down
Phraseto stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in
on the case
Phraseactively dealing with something or working on it
equal rights
Phrasethe idea or demand that everyone should have the same legal rights and be treated fairly
launder
Wordwash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items
amnesty
Wordan official decision to forgive a group of people for a crime, especially a political one
under control
Phrasein a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble
cuff
Wordthe part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist
can't help
Phraseto be unable to stop yourself from doing something
what do you want
Phrasea rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
carry on
Phraseto take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it
stitch together
Phraseto make something by joining separate pieces together
roach
Worda cockroach
rogue
Worda dishonest or unprincipled person
blueprint
Worda detailed plan for building something