Nova S46E20: English vocabulary

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

the social world or setting that someone belongs to

showing that you think someone or something is not worth serious attention

the amount by which something is enlarged, especially in a microscope or lens

a member of a desert-dwelling Arab people, traditionally nomadic

to dig in the ground to find something buried, especially old objects or remains

to cause serious damage to something

to make a light, sharp ringing sound

a tasteless substance made from collagen, used in cooking to make jelly and other foods firm

make a problem, injury, or situation worse

to take the wrapping off something

broken into small parts or pieces

in a way that settles something clearly and finally

the act of following a rule, custom, or religious practice

a person who lies or pretends to have special knowledge or skill in order to trick people

to happen afterward, especially as a result of something else

complete involvement in an activity or experience

a person who does not easily believe things and wants proof first

likely to have a serious and important effect on what happens next

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the process of drawing or outlining with ink

not pure; mixed with something unwanted or harmful

in a way that is not correct or proper

a material like thick paper that was used in ancient times for writing

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

having a strong influence on how someone develops

the act of combing hair

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

a person who buys something

a pile of hay

describing a disaster or situation that seems like the end of the world

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

careful discussion before making a decision

the natural color and appearance of a person's face skin

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to break into small pieces or parts

the process of a substance combining with oxygen

a strong, smooth material made from animal skin and used for writing or books in the past

a sudden cry or remark that shows surprise, anger, or pain

relating to ideas, beliefs, or a political ideology

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a person who copies documents by hand, especially in the past

closed and no longer open for business

a person or organization that helps two sides communicate or reach an agreement

moved a page or screen up or down

the crime of making a fake copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art

having two opposite parts, sides, or poles

not willing to tell people things or share personal information

a note printed at the bottom of a page that gives extra information

a sacred song or poem, especially one from the Bible

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

to make something clean or pure

the ancient past, especially the time before the Middle Ages

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

to figure out or read something that is hard to understand, especially a code or message

to burn something until it turns black

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

something that is extremely desirable but very hard to get

used to say that someone is deeply involved in a bad or unwanted activity

the work or influence of people, especially when something is not natural

to make someone very interested or curious

a large collection of written or spoken texts used for study or analysis

the soft part inside a nut, seed, or fruit stone

the act of adding salt to food or water

the feeling of not belonging to any political group or side

a short public notice or ad that promotes a product, service, or event

something that is very hard to find or achieve

clear and strong, and hard to ignore

attractive, stylish, and confident

not clear, sharp, or easy to see

the substances that something is made of and the amounts of each one

the quality of being real, true, or genuine

to make or become darker

relating to Protestant Christians who stress the Bible, personal conversion, and salvation through faith

to join a discussion or argument suddenly and forcefully