Supergirl S1E4: English vocabulary

to become too hot, or to make something too hot

to take control of a vehicle, building, or other thing, often by force

an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a sharp point or projection, especially on a tool or piece of metal

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

the scientific study of light and how it behaves

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

worth collecting because people want it or will pay a lot for it

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

the act of making an explosive device explode

a feeling that you do not trust someone or something

so attractive, pleasant, or tempting that it is hard to refuse

to exchange goods or services for other goods or services instead of money

a small device used for fastening sheets of paper together with staples

to reach a conclusion by thinking carefully about the facts

a light shoe with an open front and straps

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved

the study of correct reasoning

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

connected with adoption; having been adopted

locked with a key

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

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

to hit something quickly with your hand

to make someone very interested or curious

something used to trick or attract someone or something

in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

a military court that tries members of the armed forces

to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

a legal arrangement in which one parent has the right to care for a child after a divorce or separation

changing suddenly and unpredictably

to be unable to forget an embarrassing or unpleasant event

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

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

a trick or plan used to deceive someone

the ability to move quickly and easily

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of moving something forward, especially by using power

a short, sharp ringing sound

the secret gathering of information about another country or organization

to break into small pieces or fall apart

to do something with full effort or confidence

a light, colorless gas used in balloons and some scientific equipment

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to rest so you can feel energetic again

a deep, low, continuous sound

to record that you have started work or a shift

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person who moves to a new place and starts living there

to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

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

to expect something or think it will happen

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

informal trouble or bad luck in a romantic relationship with a woman

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

to seem reasonable or consistent

a series of short, sharp sounds

far away; at a great distance

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

to take weapons away from someone or something

to do something correctly or in the right way

to show approval by clapping

having a pale white or creamy color