salivate
to produce saliva, especially when you expect food
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Nova S50E4: English vocabulary
Season 50, Episode 4Documentary
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flabbergast
to surprise or shock someone very much
spectroscope
an instrument used to study the colors in light from a source
mesmerize
to attract and hold someone's attention completely
wonderment
a feeling of surprise and admiration
scrutinize
to examine something very carefully
transpose
to change the order or position of something, especially words, notes, or numbers
intrinsically
in a way that is part of the basic nature of something
distinguishable
able to be seen or recognized as different
chock
a block or wedge placed under a wheel to keep a vehicle from moving
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
chromatic
relating to notes that are outside the main key in music
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calibrate
to adjust a measuring instrument so it gives accurate results
placard
a large sign or poster, especially one used in a protest or public notice
dimple
a small hollow in the skin, especially in the cheek or chin
puny
small, weak, and not very strong
habitable
good enough for people to live in
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
awing
causing a feeling of wonder or great admiration
shrouded
covered or hidden so that you cannot see it clearly
unwrap
to take the wrapping off something
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
tarantula
a large hairy spider that lives in warm regions
cautiously
in a careful way, especially to avoid danger or mistakes