Supergirl S3E9: English vocabulary

to make someone feel extreme fear and distress

based on the facts and details of a situation

a person whose religious beliefs are different from the official beliefs of a church

in Roman Catholic teaching, a place or state where souls are purified before heaven

something that causes great suffering or trouble

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

in a way that is based on facts and not personal feelings or opinions

to escape from someone or something, especially by being clever or quick

to encourage people to act violently or unlawfully

to secretly listen to other people's private conversation

to give out or provide something to people

a person who deliberately damages property or public places

a plant that grows on trees and has white berries, often used as a Christmas decoration

to state again, especially to make something clear or strong

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

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

a long-running bitter feud or revenge between people or families

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

an exclamation used to show disgust, contempt, or annoyance

a person who claims a title, throne, or position

a woman who is a priest in some religions or in a religious cult

a short sleep or nap

relating to prisons and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders

a very large seabird with long, narrow wings

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a sport, hobby, or cause

giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen

sunk below the surface of water

a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

moving or walking with quick, light steps

very unpleasant or disgusting

a pattern made in a field by flattening crops into a circle or other shape

describing two things that cannot both be true, happen, or exist at the same time

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

after something has already happened or been decided

a large brown insect that often lives in warm, damp places and is hard to get rid of

to a very great degree; very much

so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

a belief that something bad will happen or that certain actions or events can bring good or bad luck

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of leaving someone or ending a relationship or meeting

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

to help prevent conflict or violence in a difficult situation

destined or fated to happen

a way of dealing with a problem

becoming more mature and fully developed

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

made so that water cannot get through

in a way that is shared by both sides or people

to have a strong desire to achieve something

the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

to become very strong or intense, especially feelings or emotions

special respect or honor shown publicly

a group of wild boars

having a strong effect or influence

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

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

the process of gradually collecting or building up something

a phone call that includes several people at once

a small room in a house or building where people can hide and stay safe during an attack or emergency

a phone call that the person receiving it has to pay for

a toy or fictional gun that shoots a laser beam

to make someone learn or accept something by repeated pressure or effort

a very tall building with many floors

showing kindness and concern for people who are suffering

happening or done every three months

a statement that says what will happen in the future, especially one believed to come from God or a holy person

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

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to keep going and finish something difficult

to move into a place or position with difficulty, usually by pushing through a crowd

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way