whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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Nova S48E23: English vocabulary
Season 48, Episode 23Documentary
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bacteriological
relating to the study of bacteria
domesticate
to tame an animal and keep it as a pet or for farming
cranny
a small crack or narrow opening in a wall, rock, or surface
iridescence
a shiny effect in which colors seem to change as the light changes
striation
a pattern of lines, ridges, or grooves on a surface
proboscis
the long, flexible trunk of an elephant or some other animals
metamorphose
to change something completely in form or appearance
pollinate
to transfer pollen to a flower so it can produce seeds or fruit
aqueous
containing water, especially as a liquid medium
flit
to move quickly and lightly
intrinsically
in a way that is part of the basic nature of something
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worrisome
causing worry or anxiety
granule
a very small grain or particle
chrysalis
the hard case that a butterfly or moth forms before becoming an adult
iridescent
showing bright colors that seem to change when you look at them from different angles
clotted
thickened into a solid mass or lumps
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
snuggle
to curl up or move into a warm, comfortable position, often close to someone or something
violator
a person who breaks a law, rule, or agreement
reconstructive
used for repairing or rebuilding body parts after injury or illness
glaucoma
an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and can cause blindness
abductor
a person who takes someone away by force or trickery
pigmentation
the natural color of a person's skin, hair, or a plant's tissue