tantalizingly
in a way that makes something seem very attractive or tempting
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Nova S1E6: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 6Documentary
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mechanize
to replace people doing work by hand with machines
intoxicate
to affect with alcohol or drugs, especially so that someone becomes confused or less clear-minded
hearten
to make someone feel more hopeful or confident
bellied
having a belly that sticks out
pulverize
to crush something into a fine powder or tiny pieces
portcullis
a heavy gate or barrier that can be lowered to block an entrance
tenon
a projecting piece of wood that fits into a matching hole in another piece
daunt
to make someone feel nervous or less confident
mortise
a hole or slot cut in wood to fit a tenon
cunningly
in a clever but dishonest way
framer
a worker who builds the wooden frame of a house
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cannoned
to hit or move into something with sudden force
capstan
a device with a vertical drum used to pull up heavy ropes or cables
knotty
full of knots or twisted parts
frightfully
very; extremely
smithereens
very small pieces after something breaks or explodes
mafioso
a member of the Mafia or another criminal gang
fulcrum
the point on which a lever turns or balances
fraying
the process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge
guile
cleverness used to trick or deceive people
trestle
a frame with sloping legs used to support a bridge or other structure
adieu
goodbye; used when leaving someone
battlement
the high wall at the top of a castle or fort, with gaps for defense