tantalize
to tempt or tease someone by showing them something they want but cannot have
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Nova S40E3: English vocabulary
Season 40, Episode 3Documentary
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christianize
to convert someone to Christianity or bring a place under Christian influence
treeless
having no trees
agriculturalist
a person who studies or works in agriculture
decimation
the act of destroying or severely reducing something
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
deforest
to clear an area of forest or trees
guano
the waste from seabirds or bats, used as fertilizer
overzealous
too eager or enthusiastic, in a way that can be annoying
mulch
a layer of material spread on soil to help plants grow and stop weeds
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
technologist
a person who works with technology, especially by developing or applying it in a practical way
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inlaid
decorated by pieces of material set into the surface
equalize
to make something even, balanced, or equal
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
obsidian
a hard, dark volcanic glass formed when lava cools very quickly
lurid
bright in a harsh, unnatural way
cautionary
serving as a warning or reminder about danger or bad results
innovate
to introduce new ideas, methods, or products
earthen
made of earth or clay
gnaw
to bite or chew something repeatedly, especially for a long time
twittering
the soft, repeated sound birds make
superfluous
more than needed; not necessary
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking