Nova S30E12: English vocabulary

based on numbers or amounts

to change something, especially a film, play, or role, by using different people or a different form

a flat sea fish with a wide, flat body

to make something seem less important because something else is more noticeable or impressive

running away suddenly and quickly

to move quickly down through the air

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

able to be imagined or thought possible

to run faster than someone or something, or to escape by running

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

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

very attractive in a way that is hard to resist

winning or succeeding after a struggle

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

in a way that uses electricity or is powered by electricity

the amount or degree to which something is curved

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

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

based on instinct or a feeling rather than careful reasoning

the force that makes some materials attract or repel each other

extremely small; too small to see without a microscope

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

to develop or prepare something carefully and in a planned way

to live or exist together, especially peacefully

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

think about something carefully, especially before making a decision

the quality of being graceful, stylish, and simple in a pleasing way

a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground

to make something explode

weak and lacking energy or strength

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

usually; in the normal way

a very small spot or mark

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

in a way that uses science or scientific methods

to move quickly and repeatedly from side to side

to force an attack, person, or thing to move back or away

having sharp points that can hurt or catch on things

something that is extremely desirable but very hard to get

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

to be more important, valuable, or serious than something else

relating to the force of gravity

in a way that is complete and causes major change

to move with small quick side-to-side or up-and-down motions

relating to space and the position of things in it

at the same time that something else is happening

something that is very hard to find or achieve

feeling or showing great victory or success

attractive, stylish, and confident

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

the life or world believed to exist after death

to move toward the same point or place

relating to the sky or outer space

to make it possible for something to happen

the early stage of something's development

a ball hit high in the air that is caught for an out

to regularly listen to the teaching or preaching of a particular person

to keep deceiving someone or leading them on with false hopes

to humble yourself before someone, especially by asking for help or mercy

the state of being alone, often by choice

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

in a very strong, forceful, or focused way

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

moving quickly with light, springy steps

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

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

a person who develops theories, especially in science or politics

the act of joining separate parts, groups, or countries into one

in a very uncontrolled or extreme way

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

to land or settle lightly on something

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment