Smallville S7E12: English vocabulary

the regular patterns of electrical activity in the brain

the outer layer of the brain

to indicate or suggest something

to shoot someone and kill them

a long trip through Europe, especially one taken by a young person as part of their education

deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

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

the process of putting a plan, system, or idea into action

relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence

happening in the mind without you being aware of it

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a large amount of money, especially one that costs a lot

small problems or difficulties that happen when something is new or just starting to grow

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

far away; at a great distance

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

something that is not possible or not acceptable

believing that something is true, often when it is not

a meeting that has been arranged for a particular time and place

a group of wild boars

impossible to defeat or overcome

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to behave in a casual or unserious way, especially with money or ideas

a question asked to make a point, not to get an answer

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

friendly or helpful feelings that make people want to support or trust someone

to move away from a place without meaning to

to enter a workplace or secure area by using a badge or access card

a quick automatic reaction to something, without thinking

made dark so that light cannot pass through

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to break or end a connection between things

a clear liquid in blood or in some medicines and beauty products

the act of saving something from loss or damage

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to avoid getting involved in something

to watch carefully for something or someone

as; in the same way that

a sandwich made with three slices of bread, usually toasted, with meat, lettuce, and tomato

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a medical examination of a body after death to find the cause of death

the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

to be more than something in amount, degree, or importance

based on reason and logic, not feelings

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

to suffer or die from lack of food

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a small, casual restaurant, often open all day and serving simple food

to end something, especially a contract, job, or service

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

the person or thing that finishes in second place

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

a person who works to help people and improve human welfare

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

to stop and catch something before it reaches the place or person it was meant for

to turn on a device or machine

a strip of cloth or other material used to cover and protect an injury

something that is not important or impressive

the sign <, used to show that one number or amount is smaller than another

to intend or expect to do something

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

more correct or more suitable

something that encourages someone to do something

the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

a list of items arranged in order, often for reference or sale

the act of becoming awake

the previous time something happened or was done

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

in a way that shows pride or satisfaction

an instrument used for seeing distant objects, especially in space

to stay at home, especially for the evening or night