preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Episode vocabulary
Supergirl S4E12: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 12DramaSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
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cauterize
to burn a wound with heat to stop bleeding
tagger
a person who adds tags or labels to photos, files, or other items
triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
menagerie
a collection of wild animals kept for display
abscond
to leave secretly, especially to avoid being caught
whisking
to beat or stir food quickly with a whisk
shiner
a black eye
matchmaking
the practice of arranging romantic relationships between other people
wayside
the side of a road or path
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
extricate
to free someone or something from a difficult place or situation
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
betterment
the act of making something better or improving it
fathom
a unit of length equal to six feet, used mainly for measuring water depth
metamorphosis
a complete change in form or appearance
matchmaker
a person who arranges romantic matches or marriages between other people
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
masquerade
a party where people wear masks and costumes
enclave
a small area inside another country or area, often with people who are different from those around them
brainy
smart and quick to learn or understand
spook
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes
terrify
to make someone feel extreme fear
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer