Nova S48E12: English vocabulary

showing signs of a fever, such as heat, sweating, or restlessness

to make a loud, harsh sound

the ability or process of moving from one place to another

the use of force or pressure to get something

the front edge of a step or stair

to completely cover or surround something, often suddenly

a large drinking cup with a stem and a base, often used for wine

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

in a very skilled or effective way

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

broken into small parts or pieces

out of control because of anger or excitement

a device or system that helps find the location of something

the farthest point or outer edge of something

relating to the science or practice of designing and flying aircraft

alert and paying close attention to what is happening

a magical or medicinal drink or liquid

to spend or use up money, time, energy, or resources

the large muscle at the front of the upper arm

a person who performs difficult gymnastic tricks, often in a circus or show

a short attempt to get involved in a new activity or place

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a scientist who studies animals

a place where birds rest or sleep

showing disrespect or contempt

relating to mammals

a thick, slippery liquid in the nose, throat, and other body parts that helps protect and moisten them

a nerve cell that sends signals in the body and brain

to make someone feel extreme fear

to cover a road, path, or area with stone, bricks, concrete, or asphalt

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

very careful about small details and exactness

a long period when an animal sleeps through the winter

to enter a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited

the act of making something shorter or less long

the ability to recover quickly after problems or hardship

to make a short, high-pitched sound

the act of copying or reproducing something

likely to make people angry or cause trouble

causing trouble or interruption, especially in a class, meeting, or routine

land or ground, especially as opposed to water or air

in a loving or caring way

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

to push or drive something forward or in a particular direction

farthest away in space or time

great skill or ability in doing something

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

the hard surface that covers a road, path, or area

relating to how the body and its parts work

slightly fat in a pleasant, rounded way

a sudden heavy attack with guns, shells, or other weapons

able to move quickly and easily

calm and controlled, especially after strong emotion

the fact of living for a long time

relating to the blood vessels that supply the heart

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

to change direction suddenly

a serious disease that affects the brain and nervous system and is usually fatal

the study of diseases and the changes they cause in the body

moving with quick, light jumps

to figure out or read something that is hard to understand, especially a code or message

to force an attack, person, or thing to move back or away

locked with a key

to make something longer or last longer

a book or list of important or famous people

to eat something very quickly and eagerly

temporary and improvised, used because the proper thing is not available

to a very great degree; extremely

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

a strong-smelling gas used in making fertilizers and cleaning products

to make someone very interested or curious

small or tiny

hard, cold, and unfriendly in appearance or manner

an old word for an aircraft or other machine that flies

to give off a sound, smell, light, or gas