Nova S48E6: English vocabulary

able to be explained or caused by something

evil, criminal, or very dishonest

the act of hunting or trapping rats

a book or document that shows the plays or strategies a team plans to use

causing a big and important change

to be the hidden cause or basis of something

the ability to change and adjust easily to new situations

the scientific study of the oceans and the sea

a large formal meeting or ceremony, especially at a university

easy to notice or feel

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

the soft, repeated sound birds make

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

relieving strong feelings by expressing them openly

a common pattern or idea that appears often in stories, movies, or other media

harmful in a way that is gradual and not easy to notice

fair and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions

in a forceful, angry, or passionate way

the front edge of a step or stair

injury to skin and tissue caused by extreme cold

to mix things together in a messy or confusing way

very different from each other

the amount or level of crime in a place

to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

the state of not doing anything, especially when action is needed

fair and reasonable, especially in a way that treats people equally

to talk a lot in a casual, lively way

to describe or measure something in numbers

not typical or usual for a person, thing, or situation

protective glasses that cover and protect the eyes

to become stiff or make something stiff

to value something very highly

a painful tight feeling in a muscle, especially in the neck or back

present or found almost everywhere

very bad, unpleasant, or shocking

to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

often; many times

able to notice small differences and make careful judgments

a gradual reduction in strength, numbers, or effectiveness over time

used to describe something that helps predict what will happen

showing disrespect by criticizing someone or something in a rude way

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to put something into a particular group or category

to struggle to deal with something difficult

a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

a person who chooses and organizes items, content, or information for presentation

false or misleading information that is spread, especially online or in the news

present or felt everywhere in a place or among a group of people

the use of force or threats to make someone do something

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

too large or too small compared with something else

to raise your shoulders to show that you do not know, do not care, or cannot answer

depending on someone or something for help or support

the use of two or more musical lines together so they sound harmoniously independent

a short, funny performance or scene

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

a substance used in chemical tests or reactions

to make someone feel extreme fear

to correct something and make it right

a machine that keeps babies, eggs, or tiny living things in a controlled warm environment

a grape plant or vine

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

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

to make something continue for a long time, especially something bad or false

suggested or understood, but not stated directly

a person whose job is to guard a place, especially at night

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the ability to recover quickly after problems or hardship

to break into small pieces or parts

speaking or showing the truth in a direct, honest way

related to rules or laws made by an authority

to flow or fall in a thin, small stream

a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock

to feel deep respect and admiration for someone or something

to notice or understand the difference between things

to a very great degree; deeply