Nova S44E19: English vocabulary

to make a loud, harsh sound

the smallest or weakest animal in a group of newborn animals

a person who tricks or deceives others

to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

a female sheep

to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected

a wild sheep of western North America with large curved horns

to change into a fossil over a very long time

to make a sharp clicking sound

a tool with two handles that is squeezed to blow air into a fire

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

to turn or rotate on a central point

to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise

one of the branched bony growths on a deer, elk, or moose

relating to acrobats or difficult body movements and stunts

an animal that eats plants

to move a train or rail vehicle from one track to another

extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking

to value something very highly

too interested in other people's private matters

to scratch or feel around for something with your fingers

a large wild animal like a reindeer that lives in northern North America

to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

to make a dull, heavy sound

a confused fight or struggle involving several people

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the lower jaw or lower jawbone

the activity of catching crabs

to shout in a deep, loud voice, especially in anger or pain

causing a lot of pain or suffering

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

something that discourages people from doing something

a person who fishes with a rod and line

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

to hang down loosely or swing gently

the part of a Muslim household where women lived separately from men

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to get an advantage

to decorate something so it looks more attractive

a brass musical instrument like a small trumpet, used for signals or ceremonial music

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

to compete directly against someone, especially in a performance or contest

a bird that hunts and eats other animals

a sharp claw on a bird of prey

a group of young animals born or hatched at the same time

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

to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

a room or building where weapons are kept

move or make something move quickly around and around

willing to listen to and consider new ideas, suggestions, or criticism

a predatory insect with a long body and front legs that catch other insects

to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

to twist or become twisted into a messy mass

making a long, sharp s sound

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

either of the two lines of latitude around 23.5° north and south of the equator

a large plant-eating animal with one or two horns on its nose

to make a short, high-pitched sound

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a long, pointed tooth that sticks out of the mouth of some animals, such as elephants or walruses

to give something, especially time, money, or resources, to a particular purpose

the hard foot of an animal such as a horse, deer, or cow

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

the natural pattern or shade of an animal, bird, or plant

a deep track made by wheels in soft ground

having horns

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

to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

a long, flexible arm on an animal such as an octopus or squid

great skill or ability in doing something

the study of correct reasoning

to make the soft sound that a pigeon or dove makes

animal waste used as fertilizer

to breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed

a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food