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Nova S28E17: English vocabulary

Season 28, Episode 17Documentary

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  • garlicky

    having the taste or smell of garlic

  • contortion

    a twisted or bent shape, or the act of twisting or bending something

  • audibly

    in a way that can be heard

  • procreate

    to produce babies or young

  • undulation

    a smooth up-and-down movement like waves

  • encase

    to cover or enclose something completely

  • cesarean

    relating to a cesarean section

  • feeler

    a long thin part of an animal, such as a tentacle or antenna, used for feeling or exploring

  • gonad

    a sex gland that produces eggs or sperm

  • chaperon

    a person who goes with someone to make sure they are safe or behave properly

  • protrude

    stick out beyond a surface

  • ovulation

    the release of an egg from an ovary

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  • expectant

    showing that you are excited and waiting for something to happen

  • roomy

    having a lot of space inside

  • purr

    the low soft sound a cat makes when it is content

  • clitoris

    a small sensitive part of the female genitals

  • latching

    the act of fastening something with a latch

  • uterine

    relating to the uterus

  • welcomer

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • spongy

    soft, springy, and full of small holes

  • ooze

    to flow out slowly in a thick or sticky way

  • squawk

    to make a loud, harsh sound

  • muscling

    the use of force or pressure to get something

  • smelt

    a small silvery fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

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