Smallville S9E7: English vocabulary

a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

caring more about other people than about yourself

the end of the world or the final judgment in some religions

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

in a very close and personal way

a round object or shape

bring back to life

an informal, sometimes insulting word for a person with red hair

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

to a very great degree; extremely

to insist so strongly on something that people suspect the opposite is true

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

to stop a fire or flame from burning

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

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

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

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

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

very sudden and extreme, with a strong effect

a person who attacks a place or group and steals things

the state of living forever or never dying

a sofa that can be turned into a bed

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an enemy or opponent

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

a person or thing that carries something

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

a small amount of blood taken from the body for testing

to get closer to someone or something, especially while chasing or searching

the part of the evening when the largest TV audience is watching

a report that shows how much work has been done so far

to die or be destroyed, especially in a sudden or tragic way

friendly or helpful feelings that make people want to support or trust someone

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

a religious ceremony or formal act

to rest on one or both knees

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to submit something, such as a request or application

to be found to be true, real, or the case

a natural ability to do something well

a set of straps used to hold and control an animal, or to attach it to a cart or other vehicle

a house or other place where someone lives

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

people who have little money or wealth

to live in a particular place

as; in the same way that

very strong and violent

working or in effect

a person trained to give emergency medical care

a change in the DNA of a living thing

a close emotional or physical relationship between people

a close companion or fellow member of a group, especially in the military or in politics

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

a question or statement that is meant to be solved as a game or puzzle

to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to shout or show support for someone or a team

a blurred or unclear image, shape, or mark

the main part of a show, competition, or sports program

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

to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

a casual way to say goodbye

the crime of betraying your country or government

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

recorded video material of an event or place

something you have done successfully, especially something difficult

continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption

a husband or wife

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

to run away quickly

something terrible that is going to happen, or a feeling that something terrible is coming