Smallville S1E2: English vocabulary

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to stay in one place and protect yourself during danger or an emergency

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

the state of being alone, often by choice

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

to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

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

cause something to improve a lot

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

a computer virus that hides inside another file or program

to be in a very good situation, with no problems to worry about

a group of wild boars

used to say you have won or beaten someone

To start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

in basketball, to stand between an opponent and the basket so they cannot get the rebound

a school that trains people to become military officers

a small task you have to do regularly, especially around the house

a large group of insects flying or moving together

a substance you add to soil to help plants grow

busy and not available

to take care of someone, especially by watching over them

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

in a vertical direction; upright

to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

the scientific study of stars, planets, and space

a change in the DNA of a living thing

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones

to rise up against a government or ruler

done in a quiet, secret way

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a playful trick or practical joke

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve

a small piece of bread, cake, or other baked food

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

an informal way of saying that someone is lucky or has good fortune

gentle exercise done before harder exercise or sport to prepare the body

a school for young children, usually from kindergarten through sixth or eighth grade

a person's weight

so bright that it is hard to see

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

a natural feeling or reaction that makes you act without thinking

a minor act that breaks a law or rule

the process of a young bird, fish, or reptile coming out of its egg

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

a very famous and successful rock musician

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

hanging down or extending over the edge of something

to move closer to someone or something without being noticed

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

to reach someone or something and become level with them

a quality or feature that makes someone or something different

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

more correct or more suitable

to stop thinking about something or to stop worrying about it

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

at the same point in time as something else

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

to leave a place, especially to escape or get somewhere else

to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

used to warn someone to be careful because there may be danger

to remove clothes, shoes, or other things you are wearing

a person or organization that gives money or support to an artist, charity, or similar cause

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

to have information or awareness about something

to spend time considering something