whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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Nova S49E5: English vocabulary
Season 49, Episode 5Documentary
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salutatorian
the student in a graduating class who ranks second and gives a speech at graduation
reversibility
the quality of being able to be reversed or undone
atrophied
having wasted away or become smaller because of illness, age, or lack of use
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
tarry
to delay doing something; to stay somewhere longer than planned
attenuation
the process of making something weaker, smaller, or less intense
disservice
an action that harms someone or fails to help when help is needed
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
grimace
a twisted facial expression that shows pain, disgust, or embarrassment
sunbeam
a narrow line of sunlight
lumbar
relating to the lower back
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twittering
the soft, repeated sound birds make
pomp
a show of impressive ceremony, luxury, or grandeur
apprehensive
worried that something bad might happen
aback
taken by surprise or shock
shrinkage
the process of getting smaller in size or amount
inaudible
too quiet to hear
babble
to talk quickly and continuously in a confused or silly way
murmuring
a soft, low, continuous sound
jingling
making a light, clear ringing sound
atrophy
a gradual wasting away or weakening, especially from lack of use
determinant
a factor that strongly affects the result of something
rekindle
to make a feeling, interest, or relationship become strong again