Nova S38E17: English vocabulary

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

a device that throws objects by using a sudden release of force

very obvious and often shocking in a bad way

the process of making things happen at the same time or speed

not able to be changed back to the way it was before

an image of water or something else that you seem to see in hot air or in the distance, but that is not really there

to move in a circular or spiraling motion

in a very close and personal way

extremely impressive or surprising

a photo taken quickly and casually

able to be changed back or undone

the title used for the emperor of Germany and Austria in the past

a hard mineral often used in jewelry and clocks

difficult to find, catch, understand, or remember

to change from a liquid into a gas

in a way that uses science or scientific methods

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

a small, tight group or mass of things

a weight that swings back and forth from a fixed point

locked with a key

to bring different people, groups, or things together so they work as one

the act of creating or preparing something in a careful, deliberate way

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

relating to the force of gravity

to relax after work or stress

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

moving or pointing toward the north

very fierce, violent, or aggressive

to talk in a casual, lively way

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

based on personal feelings, opinions, or tastes rather than facts

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

to take advantage of a good or profitable situation

to think of and create a plan, idea, or solution

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

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

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

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

to land or settle lightly on something

a short text that explains a picture or photo

a machine that shines images, video, or slides onto a screen or wall

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

a secure place for your feet when standing or climbing

to record that you have started work or a shift

an exchange of ideas, words, or things

boring because it involves the same actions or things again and again

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

the event that marked the beginning of the universe

to reach a decision or agreement

to think about something in a broader way and not focus only on the obvious details

to make a long, loud, sad cry

one part of a bigger situation, explanation, or plan

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the process of making a surface or material smooth

a device that uses exhaust gases to make an engine more powerful

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

a scientist who studies stars, planets, and space

to ride on a wave while standing on a surfboard

having a pale white or creamy color

relating to stars

in a way that continues for a very long time or without stopping

in a basic or essential way

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to turn something over so that it is upside down or on its side

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

toward the west

to spread over and take control of a place, often in an unwanted way

used to say that something should have happened earlier

to upset or disturb someone badly

a person who travels through time, especially in science fiction

to fit together or connect in a useful way

to make something smoother or less uneven

a very tall building with many floors

the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing