permanency
the state of lasting forever or for a very long time
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Nova S44E27: English vocabulary
Season 44, Episode 27Documentary
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swish
to move with a soft rushing or brushing sound
kea
a large New Zealand parrot with a reputation for curiosity and intelligence
macaw
a large parrot with a long tail and bright feathers, found in Central and South America
transitive
describing a verb that needs a direct object
caledonian
relating to Scotland or its people
aviary
a large enclosed space for keeping birds
automaton
a machine or model that moves or acts by itself, often in a lifelike way
revolutionize
to change something completely, especially in a way that has a big effect
communicative
willing to talk and share information
skewer
a thin metal or wooden stick used for holding pieces of food while cooking
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
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dislodge
to force something out of the place where it is stuck or fixed
repercussion
an effect or consequence, especially one that happens later and is not wanted
instinctively
in a natural way, without thinking about it
immobile
not moving; still
gratification
a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
inquisitive
curious and eager to know or learn things
instinctive
done naturally and without thinking
adaptable
able to change easily to fit new conditions or situations
zoologist
a scientist who studies animals
prod
to poke or push something with a finger or a pointed object
dangle
to hang down loosely or swing gently