whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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Nova S48E15: English vocabulary
Season 48, Episode 15Documentary
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milliliter
a unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
julienne
cut into thin, narrow strips
vocalize
to make sounds with your voice
shamble
to walk slowly with heavy, dragging steps
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
preserver
a person or thing that protects or keeps something safe
floe
a large flat piece of floating ice
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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revolutionize
to change something completely, especially in a way that has a big effect
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
compacted
to press something so that it becomes smaller and tighter
squawk
to make a loud, harsh sound
salinity
the amount of salt dissolved in water
insulator
a material or device that does not let heat, electricity, or sound pass through easily
trappings
the outward signs or objects that go with a particular role, status, or way of life
overestimate
to think or say that something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is
devastate
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
churn
to stir cream or milk until it becomes butter
clang
to make a loud, sharp metallic sound