Supergirl S1E5: English vocabulary

to give someone a lot of comfort, attention, and treats

to go beyond what is usual, expected, or possible

a long, smooth brown nut that you can eat

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

a strong feeling of hate or disgust

the practice of not having sex, especially before marriage

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

a tendency to think or speak in a negative, pessimistic way

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

made up of different kinds of things

to become stronger, more serious, or more intense

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

existing, happening, or found under the earth's surface

a long, flexible arm on an animal such as an octopus or squid

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

extremely ugly or unpleasant

to breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed

the sides of the face below the eyes

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

moving with quick, light jumps

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

connected with adoption; having been adopted

soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

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

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

a lack of the skill or ability needed to do something well

to make someone very interested or curious

close-fitting stretchy clothing for the legs and feet, worn especially by women and girls

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

the act of keeping something dangerous, unwanted, or spreading under control

a small red berry with a sharp, sour taste

A strong sexual desire for someone

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to stop bothering or criticizing someone

the use of techniques to change the genes of living things

to be included in a particular category, law, or authority

to feel a strong connection or easy fit with someone or something

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

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

to prepare land for growing crops or plants

to seriously damage or weaken something

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

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

in a very strong, forceful, or focused way

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to lift something to a higher position

careful and often critical examination of something

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

to a very great degree; extremely

a complete and terrible destruction, especially one that is thought of as the end of the world

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

spoken or written communication about a subject

a long academic paper written for a doctoral degree

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

to laugh quietly

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

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

used to say that an attempt was not successful

a laugh that sounds wicked, villainous, or creepy

to leave a place quietly so no one notices

a phone call that includes several people at once

a woman who is a foster parent to someone else's child

a pocket of air trapped in water or another liquid

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

used to show approval or encouragement

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

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

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

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

completely, with nothing left unpaid or unfinished

hope and confidence that things will turn out well