Supergirl S1E9: English vocabulary

to take part in something

causing annoyance or weariness because it goes on too long or is too repetitive

a person who fights in a war or battle

to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

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

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something

very ugly, frightening, or shocking

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

a small axe with a short handle

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

connected with adoption; having been adopted

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 arrest someone, especially a suspect

(of a place or situation) empty, cold, and without much hope or comfort

extremely large, strong, or powerful

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

home; to or at home

in a way that is part of the basic nature of something

likely to happen soon or already planned

a short saying that gives advice or expresses a general truth

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to organize people or resources for a purpose

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

an official order to carry out a death sentence

very angry, upset, or excited

the act of making something clearer or easier to understand

the act of moving something on wheels

a trick or plan used to deceive someone

to indicate or suggest something

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the secret gathering of information about another country or organization

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to hold on tightly to someone or something

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

a question meant to make someone answer wrongly or miss the real point

to stop arguing or fighting and become friendly again

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking

no longer as strong, active, or effective as before

to laugh quietly

to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

a group of wild boars

used in compounds to mean having a particular attitude or way of thinking

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

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

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

to suddenly become very angry or upset

to suddenly develop a rash or spots on your skin

a journalist who reports from a war zone

someone whose job is to help a person manage daily work and personal tasks

words that sound meaningful but have no real value or sincerity

to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

the act of skillfully handling or controlling something

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm

to try to persuade someone to do or accept something by using reason

to compete or fight against someone or something

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

in a polite and respectful way

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

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

at the beginning; originally

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

deserving praise, help, or respect

to find something by chance