Smallville S1E5: English vocabulary

an informal way of describing a newcomer who may be an easy target or a possible sexual partner

a player who hits the ball in baseball or softball

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

buy insurance for something or someone

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

used to say what you would prefer

official information or documents that anyone can access

to work through something difficult, boring, or long with effort

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

a temporary or simple solution to a problem

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

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

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

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

a group of wild boars

to join pieces of metal by heating and pressing them together

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

to stand by and do nothing while something bad or important is happening

a serious expression that shows no amusement or emotion

to stop doing something, especially a bad habit, or to decide not to do it anymore

at the very last possible moment before something happens

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

a willingness to consider new ideas or opinions

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

to feel a romantic attraction to someone

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

the force that slows movement when two surfaces rub against each other

deserving praise, help, or respect

the act of controlling yourself and not reacting too strongly

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

somewhat like; in a way similar to

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

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

a sudden period of fast growth, especially in a child or teenager

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

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

the scientific study of stars, planets, and space

well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

to a slight degree; somewhat

past tense and past participle of bed

a person who posts online to upset people or start arguments

a strong, focused light that shines on one small area

to some extent; fairly

to make money from a business or activity

public support or approval for a person, product, or idea

to walk through water or another liquid with effort

a casual way to say goodbye

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

a ceremony held to remember and honor someone who has died

a report about a recent event or issue in the news

trained to react in a particular way

a small V-shaped cut or indentation

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

made or shaped in a particular way

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

the number 500

to print something on a printer

to become completely unfrozen

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

the evening of the next day

a large black bird, similar to a crow

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

to become hotter

to test something to see how well it works or whether you like it

a person or company that supplies products to stores or other businesses

arriving or happening at the expected time

to reach someone or something and become level with them

too proud of yourself and your abilities