Nova S42E21: English vocabulary

the process of checking or adjusting a measuring device so it gives accurate results

shaped like a sphere; round like a ball

to understand or explain something in the wrong way

hard work, especially work that is tiring and takes a lot of time

a person who introduces new ideas, methods, or products

the ability to notice and appreciate subtle feelings, beauty, or art

the light that comes from stars

the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

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

the amount or degree to which something is curved

to become deeply involved in something

lie, sit, or fall with your arms and legs spread out in an awkward way

to publicly say that something or someone is wrong, bad, or illegal

the force that makes some materials attract or repel each other

great intelligence, skill, or talent

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

a short sleep or nap

to push or drive something forward or in a particular direction

to develop or prepare something carefully and in a planned way

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

to move away from a usual course, rule, or pattern

something that is different from what is normal or expected

the pointed top of a mountain or building

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

to make a general statement or conclusion from specific facts or examples

used after a number to mean 'o'clock

happening or done at the same time

locked with a key

something that is extremely desirable but very hard to get

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

to make something move in a different direction

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

a sudden strike by workers with little or no warning

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

relating to the force of gravity

the quality of being new, different, and creative

relating to space and the position of things in it

to look at someone or something with an angry, fixed stare

clear and easy to notice or feel

feeling or showing that you have lost all hope

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

relating to Prussia or its people

something that is very hard to find or achieve

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

feeling or showing great victory or success

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

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

famous and respected, especially in a profession or field

not able to work, live, or exist together successfully

a bet on the result of something

to think carefully about something, especially a serious or important matter

a difference from what is normal, expected, or allowed

to help someone or something develop and grow

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

a state of confusion, disorder, or strong emotional upset

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

to form or imagine an idea, plan, or situation in your mind

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

to be very good at something

to take things out of a bag, box, or other container

a statement in mathematics that has been proven true

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

the area around an object with mass where gravity acts

a deep, low, continuous sound

a private detective

a large board with a dark surface used for writing or drawing with chalk

to deal with a difficult situation or problem

to change something after thinking about it again or getting new information

to struggle to deal with a difficult problem, decision, or feeling

accepted by most people; not unusual or extreme

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

to a moderate degree; not too much

the event that marked the beginning of the universe