Superman (2025) English vocabulary

to guess that something is true without having proof

to write down spoken words or sounds

a word or phrase that adds detail to another word or phrase

having rabies

to think or say that something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is

to give up land, power, or a right, usually officially

the bending or curving of something under pressure

in a morally right or acceptable way

time set aside for children or animals to play

physical strength, especially when seen as more important than intelligence

to push your lips forward, often to show annoyance or to look flirtatious

a mischievous child

a surprising event or piece of news that has a strong effect

an act of breaking a law, rule, or moral code

to drink something in small amounts

to take control of a vehicle, building, or other thing, often by force

a person who expects people to act mainly out of self-interest and does not trust their sincerity

practical knowledge and skill, especially about business or technology

to destroy completely

to make someone a slave, or force people to work without freedom

stiff, formal, and a little old-fashioned

the act of making a sound or device silent

a word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

the scientific study of light and how it behaves

used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrast

the part of a Muslim household where women lived separately from men

difficult to control, because of bad behavior or wild energy

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

the act of combing hair

to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

a bird that hunts and eats other animals

written or marked lightly with a pencil

a device that throws objects by using a sudden release of force

a mass of air or water that spins around very fast

a death caused by an accident, war, or disease

the act of forcing something on someone, or something that feels like an unwanted burden

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to try to get someone’s approval by praising them too much

a short pause in activity or noise

the state of being kept in prison

to a very great degree; deeply

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

a soft, wet, pulpy mass

nervous, tense, or easily annoyed

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

based on instinct or a feeling rather than careful reasoning

to find out something for certain

extremely small; too small to see without a microscope

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to walk or move in an unsteady way, as if you might fall

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

to make someone feel calmer, less upset, or less in pain

relating to prisons and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders

a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia or New Guinea

an opening or gap, especially in a machine or camera

very unpleasant or annoying

a fight or struggle, especially one involving many people

making quick, sharp movements

something that is different from what is normal or expected

relating to the planet Mars or to imagined life there

not active or growing for a period of time

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

a close friend or companion

a flat paper cover with a flap, used for sending a letter or document

relating to dogs or similar animals

an emphatic, rude way of saying no

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

relating to the main point or center of something

a sweet, fried cake, often shaped like a ring

locked with a key

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

to light something up or make it brighter