Nova S23E11: English vocabulary

to choose not to do or have something

to make someone extremely angry

to separate something from what it is attached to or connected with

more able or skilled than someone or something else

returning to its home or nest from far away

strong enthusiasm and energy for something you believe in

to make someone unable to breathe properly

lasting only a very short time

to spread or cause something to spread

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

a short break or pause in an activity, event, or period of time

the act of pretending or making something seem true when it is not

a clear, colorless liquid once used as an anesthetic and solvent

the practice of requiring people to join the armed forces or another national service

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

a government official, especially one who is seen as slow or too focused on rules and paperwork

written or marked lightly with a pencil

careful and persistent effort

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to hate something very much

to become deeply involved in something

to treat people unfairly and keep them under control, especially by using power or authority

a pleasant train of thoughts that takes your attention away from what is happening

to a very great degree; deeply

to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

to a very great degree; extremely

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the idea that things can be different depending on the point of view or situation

to formally give up a right, claim, belief, or position

to push or drive something forward or in a particular direction

relating to how the body and its parts work

think about something carefully, especially before making a decision

a note printed at the bottom of a page that gives extra information

to criticize someone sharply, especially for bad behavior

the mind or soul of a person

moving with quick, light jumps

floating on water and not sinking

to form a clear picture of something in your mind

happening or done at the same time

locked with a key

to light something up or make it brighter

relating to the part of sunlight that you cannot see and that can damage skin

a natural tendency to think, feel, or act in a certain way

to help explain something or make it easier to understand

a sudden strike by workers with little or no warning

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

to walk in a proud, showy way

making a deep, loud sound

a college or school that teaches technical and practical subjects

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to talk in a casual, lively way

a machine that produces electricity from movement

dead, in a respectful way

a style of Jamaican reggae music with a strong, steady beat

to speak to someone angrily because they did something wrong

to prepare land for growing crops or plants

to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

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 ask for information or details

moving quickly with light, springy steps

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to land or settle lightly on something

a short text that explains a picture or photo

a strong disagreement or argument

used to say that something is completely true, extreme, or impressive

to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

too much pride in yourself and a belief that you are better than other people

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

a careful, detailed criticism or analysis of something

to obey a rule, law, or request

a situation or idea that seems impossible or contradictory but may still be true