Supergirl S6E14: English vocabulary

an object, animal, or symbol that a group treats as sacred or special

to make someone feel extreme fear

the strength or effectiveness of something, especially a medicine or drug

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

the act of lying or tricking someone by hiding or changing the truth

a rope or chain used to tie an animal so it cannot move far

to put someone or something in danger

a particular kind, class, or group

a person or soldier who keeps watch and guards a place

the study of correct reasoning

relating to the planet Mars or to imagined life there

locked with a key

trying to control or influence people in a dishonest way for your own benefit

to make a sound, signal, or effect stronger or louder

in a way that shows good judgment

to talk in a casual, lively way

to regularly listen to the teaching or preaching of a particular person

a muscular thug or bodyguard

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

to be hard to notice even though it is visible

to get revenge on someone

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

to land or settle lightly on something

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

with very little growing on it; almost empty of plants

covered with sweat

relating to dimensions or to the number of dimensions in a space

the quality of being open and honest, especially about decisions or money

lasting longer than it should; too long and boring

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

the ability to know or understand something quickly without thinking it through

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a value or limit that affects how something works or is measured

make something again, especially in a new or different way

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

a close friend who often does things with you, especially in a playful or mischievous way

a large island in eastern Canada

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

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

to search for someone or something and catch or find them

to spread over and take control of a place, often in an unwanted way

a journalist who reports from a war zone

a person who cares for a child as a parent without legally adopting them

a family that takes care of a child placed with them by social services

a satellite used to collect secret information

to make something smaller, weaker, or less important

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house

a small sweet cake, usually baked in a cup-shaped mold

in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

a player in sports such as football or rugby who plays near the side of the field

the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

relating to plants or the study of plants

happening or existing at the end of a process; final

a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

clever in a way that uses trickery or slyness

to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

to depend on something; to be decided by something

to release something or someone from restraint

deserving praise, help, or respect

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to speak or act more quickly

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

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

a person who has big hopes or ideas, especially unrealistic ones

to explode or burst out suddenly, especially a volcano

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

to make secret or new information known

to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well

feeling or showing great happiness