Nova S31E14: English vocabulary

showing that something is present or true, often in a way that is not obvious

covered or hidden so that you cannot see it clearly

the study of the universe and how it began and developed

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

to value something very highly

a device used to adjust a radio, TV, or musical instrument so it is in the right tune or setting

able to be seen, noticed, or measured

a hard gray metal used in steel and other alloys

to put something firmly inside or into something else

a hard, silvery metal used in steel and other alloys

similar in some important ways

friendly and generous to guests or visitors

relating to the space between stars

a sudden sharp pain or a sudden feeling of sadness or regret

a place where people watch shows about stars, planets, and space on a dome screen

to secretly listen to other people's private conversation

a basic understanding of a subject or the practical experience needed to do a job well

too great or shocking to be described

existing from the earliest time; very ancient

a small dish served before the main meal

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

relating to a galaxy or galaxies

to worry or feel anxious, especially about something small or uncertain

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

a hard metallic element used in alloys and batteries

a cloud of gas and dust in space

making a long, sharp s sound

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

related to cooking or the art of cooking

a poisonous chemical element

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

made invalid or no longer legally effective

a photo taken quickly and casually

crossing the Atlantic Ocean or relating to travel across it

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

not alive; dead

in a way that uses science or scientific methods

a small, tight group or mass of things

locked with a key

to cook something gently just below boiling point

relating to the force of gravity

to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another liquid

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to make an exact copy of something or repeat an experiment or result

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to give off a sound, smell, light, or gas

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

extremely good, impressive, or surprising

very fierce, violent, or aggressive

a gas or mist, especially one that comes from a liquid

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

to fall forward and land face first

to stay in one place and protect yourself during danger or an emergency

to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it

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

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to make something thicker or to become thicker

used before an adjective to mean extremely

the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

not broken, damaged, or interrupted

sea animals with shells or hard outer coverings that people eat, such as clams, mussels, and lobster

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

a harsh scolding or reprimand

with very little growing on it; almost empty of plants

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

the path that something moving through the air or space follows

to do something with full effort or confidence

a light, colorless gas used in balloons and some scientific equipment

the cost of sending a letter or package by mail

something that comes before and leads to a later thing