Smallville S8E2: English vocabulary

related to journalism or journalists

a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head

make a dangerous or tense situation less serious or less likely to cause trouble

making quick, sharp movements

to take something apart so it can be moved, repaired, or examined

locked with a key

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

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

to be the first to report a news story

close-fitting stretchy clothing for the legs and feet, worn especially by women and girls

the number of miles a vehicle has traveled

A strong sexual desire for someone

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

to cut or tear something into small pieces

a dried flower bud used as a spice

very angry, upset, or excited

small pieces of metal or other material thrown out by an explosion

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

a bright streak of light in the sky caused by a small rock burning up in the atmosphere

a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

to refuse to accept something, especially an idea or suggestion

a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

the idea that your actions affect what happens to you later

the act of fastening something with a screw

to deal with a problem or change in a calm, flexible way

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

to start living in a way that is better for the environment

to get along well with other people and cooperate easily

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

a newspaper notice about someone's death, often with a short life story

an informal way of saying you agree with someone

a group of wild boars

a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

used to say that something should have happened earlier

actively dealing with something or working on it

the part of a system, group, or plan that is most likely to fail

the department in a company that handles hiring, employee records, and staff support

a badge earned by completing a scouting activity or project

the act of putting things into bags or packages

causing worry, sadness, or pain

to spread or circulate something, especially a rumor

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

to take action and become more involved or helpful

a beautiful woman, especially one admired in a social group or at an event

from the very beginning

to spend time doing nothing useful

to look for and check a place carefully

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one

deserving praise, help, or respect

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

having many small holes or dents on the surface

to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

a person who owns shares in a company

somewhat like; in a way similar to

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

as; in the same way that

to find someone or something after searching for them

to hurt someone’s body, especially in an accident or during sport

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

the act of digging up earth, especially to uncover something buried

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

the area at the side of a road

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose

a medical examination of a body after death to find the cause of death

a person who is killed or injured in an accident, war, or other event

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

burning strongly and brightly, or looking like fire

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form