Supergirl S3E12: English vocabulary

to hang down loosely or swing gently

to make someone feel extreme fear

a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes

a strong feeling of hate or disgust

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

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

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

to break into small pieces or parts

to hurt or punish someone in return for something they did to you

a small cut made with scissors or shears

not causing pain

a very large seabird with long, narrow wings

the quality of being graceful, stylish, and simple in a pleasing way

clever in a way that is a little dishonest or sneaky

bring back to life

something that is different from what is normal or expected

in a way that seems to happen by magic

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

containing salt or tasting like salt

a sudden moment of understanding or realization

arranged like rays coming out from a center

not very good; of only average quality

showing care and thought for other people's feelings and needs

used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or are completely serious

moving or walking with quick, light steps

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to explain something in more detail

a feeling of not being confident or safe

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

used to say that something is true in a strict or exact sense

to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

to help someone understand something better

to indicate or suggest something

to act very carefully in a difficult or sensitive situation

small pieces of metal or other material thrown out by an explosion

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

having thoughts of killing yourself

a bright streak of light in the sky caused by a small rock burning up in the atmosphere

to be very good at something

a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something

a sweet candy on a stick

in a way that relates to genes or genetics

to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

cause something to improve a lot

to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

a child or young person with an unusually high level of skill or talent

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to persuade or influence someone to do something

to step or walk in a careful, heavy, or deliberate way

to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

to deal with a problem before it gets worse

a large, expensive car, often driven by a chauffeur

a medicine that stops a poison from harming someone

more than is expected or required

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

money

without making any progress

nervous and unable to relax

very frightened

a group of wild boars

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

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

a cancerous growth in the brain

to fall or come down in large amounts

in a way that is hard to explain or understand

never done, seen, or known before

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

to spread from one person to another, or through a group

a substance in coffee, tea, and some other plants that makes you feel more awake

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way