Smallville S8E4: English vocabulary

a machine or display that shows changing stock prices

slightly damaged by a dent

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

deep sadness or emotional pain

the part of a flower that produces pollen

brave and admired for doing what is right

locked with a key

lasting for only a short time

Used to challenge someone to fight or compete

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

a pattern made in a field by flattening crops into a circle or other shape

violent, uneven movement in air or water that can shake a plane or boat

a hormone that your body releases when you are stressed or excited

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

a feeling of not being confident or safe

to flirt with someone in a bold, obvious way

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

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

to provide clothes for someone

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to breathe noisily while sleeping

to land or settle lightly on something

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

to take things out of a bag, box, or other container

a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

to press something so that it becomes smaller, flatter, or tighter

a couple who are very much in love

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

a major condition or obstacle that could stop something from happening

strong wire with sharp blades used to stop people from getting in or out

to cut something off or separate it by force

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person you feel a very deep, natural connection with, often as a romantic partner

a girl who goes to school

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

used after a noun to say that something is extremely bad or unpleasant

no longer as strong, active, or effective as before

to become happier, calmer, or more confident

a lot of publicity or excitement about something, often more than it deserves

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a person or team that has a good chance of winning something

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

to suddenly become very angry or upset

to upset or disturb someone badly

to make something less strong, loud, or intense

a brief, often surprising meeting or contact with something unusual, impressive, or dangerous

to deal with something quickly and without giving it enough attention

to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

a house on a farm, usually where the farmer's family lives

a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico

to start arguing or fighting with someone

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to reduce the number of possibilities so something becomes more specific

to start doing something by chance, without planning it

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to kiss someone on the lips

to compete directly against someone or something

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

a natural ability to do something well

having many bends or turns

the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

a thin stick used by a magician

the process of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

a person from the northern US, especially New England

a book or set of books that gives information on many subjects

a shaking or trembling movement

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a student in the second year of high school or college

the process of becoming narrower

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something