Nova S47E16: English vocabulary

relating to geometry

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

having a rounded top like a dome

an effect or consequence, especially one that happens later and is not wanted

to cause serious damage to something

to make a substance or place dirty or unsafe by adding harmful material

a large and impressive building

the place something comes from, or its earliest known history

to move or dance in a relaxed way to music

not safe or steady and likely to fail, fall, or change suddenly

extremely hot

the scientific study of how matter interacts with light and other electromagnetic radiation

the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

fresh, cool, and pleasantly energizing

having a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area

in a serious, formal, or dignified way

to put something firmly inside or into something else

able to damage or destroy materials or skin by chemical action

to burn or darken the surface of something with heat or fire

more able or skilled than someone or something else

able to recover quickly from problems or difficult changes

the act of following rules, instructions, or a plan closely

full of tiny holes that let air or liquid pass through

relating to the planning and movement of people, goods, or equipment

a temporary frame of poles and boards used by workers to reach high parts of a building

so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt

the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

shaped by hammering, especially metal

a wide open area of land, sea, or sky

a tall, narrow pointed part on top of a building, especially a church tower

something that makes it hard to do something or slows you down

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs

a place with many paths or passages that are hard to find your way through

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the skill and care shown in making something well

a crisscross pattern or framework with open spaces between the strips

the process in which a gas changes into a liquid

the work or skill of making things from wood

to cut stone out of the ground in a quarry

the final and most important stage or point of something

to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position

a factory where logs are cut into boards and other wood products

the way a writer or artist presents a character

a temporary frame of metal poles and boards used by workers to reach high places

dressed in something, or covered with something

to cover food with a thin, shiny layer

a long, soft feather, or a bunch of feathers used for decoration

to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

a large, destructive fire

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to develop or prepare something carefully and in a planned way

farthest away in space or time

to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something

the dead body of an animal

a framework of beams or bars that supports a roof, bridge, or other structure

bring back to life

the outer shape or line of something

a period of staying awake, especially to watch, pray, or wait for news

to be useful or help

tiny organisms that float in water and are eaten by many sea animals

the pointed top of a mountain or building

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

in a way that follows clear reasoning and makes sense

to burn something until it turns black

the main central part of a church, where most people sit or stand

extremely beautiful or impressive

a sudden, brief burst of wind

to be in a very uncertain or risky situation

deeply affected by something bad or upsetting

to treat someone in a cruel or insulting way

a limit that makes something harder or less flexible

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement