Nova S48E20: English vocabulary

covered or hidden so that you cannot see it clearly

to suggest an explanation for something based on limited evidence

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

describing a relationship in which two different things help each other

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

a small piece of burned coal or wood that is still hot

a small habit or feature that is a little unusual but not serious

the state of being very unusual or unique

more able or skilled than someone or something else

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

to spread or cause something to spread

toward the inside or center

a cloth used to wrap a dead body before burial

relating to a galaxy or galaxies

relating to the earliest stage of life, history, or development

a thin layer or small amount of soft, light fibers or fluff

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to take the place of something or someone

to break into small pieces or parts

to move in a circular or spiraling motion

in a very close and personal way

extremely large

a large, destructive fire

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

made invalid or no longer legally effective

very tall or high, especially in a way that is impressive

to give someone information, knowledge, or a quality

not active or growing for a period of time

to send out light, heat, or energy

difficult to find, catch, understand, or remember

in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel

a small wave or series of small waves on the surface of water

to change from a liquid into a gas

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

a very deep hole or empty space that seems to have no bottom

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

something that is hard to understand or explain

toward or on the outside

to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

relating to the force of gravity

a slow marching pace used in funerals and ceremonies

to make someone very interested or curious

moving or walking with quick, light steps

extremely large, strong, or powerful

to wear away or slowly destroy something over time

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

to send something to a different place, person, or direction

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

to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear

to talk in a casual, lively way

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

to continue to exist or be remembered

to cut or tear something into small pieces

very angry, upset, or excited

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

the act of moving something forward, especially by using power

to use effort, energy, or influence to do something or to affect something

beautiful, impressive, and grand in a way that inspires admiration

to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line

burning very brightly and strongly

to record that you have started work or a shift

to understand something fully

to press something so that it becomes smaller, flatter, or tighter

toward the inside or center

separated from the rest by cutting

one part of a bigger situation, explanation, or plan

destined or fated to happen

used to say that a result or decision is still unknown

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to press or stamp a mark onto a surface

suggesting that something bad, dangerous, or evil may happen

far away; at a great distance

a sudden burst or outbreak of something, especially a volcano or strong emotion