Smallville S5E5: English vocabulary

a system of pipes used to carry water, gas, or other liquids

a strong feeling of dislike or avoidance

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

very careful about small details and exactness

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to grow back or become healthy again after damage or loss

the process of putting blood into someone's body through a vein

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a false written or published statement that harms someone's reputation

relating to dogs or similar animals

a serious disease that affects the brain and nervous system and is usually fatal

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

a reggae drumming pattern in which the bass drum and snare hit on the same beat

the process of making skin darker by exposure to the sun or a tanning bed

to complain in a high, annoying voice

the act of pulling something tight

clear and logical, so that ideas fit together well

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

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

the rules of polite behavior in a social situation

to rebel against authority or start a revolt

to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to bend, sink, or hang downward under weight or pressure

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

to kill a person or animal in a violent way

relating to ownership, or owned and controlled by one company or person

the state of living forever or never dying

to check or prove that something is correct, true, or acceptable

connected with spiritual experiences or mysterious religious feelings

the liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

completely wet

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person's height

the act of officially admitting someone into a group, often with a ritual

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

a newspaper with small pages, often full of sensational stories

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

a group of wild boars

a long, pointed tooth, especially in a meat-eating animal

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

likely to cause doubt, concern, or suspicion

to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

a bed-like machine that uses ultraviolet light to make your skin look tanned

a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident

a group of male students at a college or university

used to show approval or encouragement

to avoid giving a direct answer or dealing with a topic directly

to get energy, excitement, or motivation from something or someone

to look around a place casually, often while searching for something

a written message sent by telegraph

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

feeling ill and tired because you drank too much alcohol

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

ready, arranged, or working properly

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

a clear liquid in blood or in some medicines and beauty products

existing only in stories, myths, or the imagination; not real

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

somewhat like; in a way similar to

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

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

a cheerful way to tell someone to get up and start the day

the scientific study of stars, planets, and space

as; in the same way that

needing a lot of attention, affection, or support

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

done in a quiet, secret way

the standard score for a hole in golf

to become late in the day or evening

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

to some extent; fairly

a serious promise to do something