tantalize
to tempt or tease someone by showing them something they want but cannot have
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Nova S1E2: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 2Documentary
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flabbergast
to surprise or shock someone very much
obediently
in a way that shows obedience or willingness to do what you are told
mystify
to confuse someone so they do not understand something
sandpit
a shallow area or box filled with sand for children to play in
inundate
to flood or fill something with a large amount of water or other things
teeter
to move or stand unsteadily, as if you might fall
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
wrack
to damage something badly or cause it severe suffering
inscribe
to write or carve words, letters, or a message on something
hieroglyph
a symbol used in ancient Egyptian writing to represent a word or sound
tapper
a person who taps or strikes something lightly
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puller
a person or thing that pulls something
coffer
a strong box or chest for storing valuables
hellish
extremely unpleasant, difficult, or severe
greenhorn
a person who is new to a job, activity, or situation and lacks experience
obstinate
refusing to change your mind or behavior, even when other people try to persuade you
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
vex
to annoy or upset someone
obelisk
a tall stone pillar that narrows toward the top and ends in a pointed shape
indentation
a blank space at the start of a line of text
hydraulics
the use of pressurized liquid to power machines or equipment
poise
calm confidence and self-control, especially in a difficult situation