seclude
to keep someone or something apart from other people
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Nova S41E23: English vocabulary
Season 41, Episode 23Documentary
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guzzle
to drink something quickly and in large amounts
bedstead
the frame or structure of a bed
steadiness
the quality of being steady, calm, and reliable
incalculable
too large, great, or complex to be measured or fully estimated
sanguine
confident and hopeful, especially when things are difficult
godspeed
a way of wishing someone success, especially when they are starting a journey or new task
mantling
a decorative cloth used to cover an altar or lectern
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
squawk
to make a loud, harsh sound
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
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poise
calm confidence and self-control, especially in a difficult situation
desolation
a state of emptiness, ruin, or severe damage
caroling
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
aeronautical
relating to the science or practice of designing and flying aircraft
disengage
to separate something from what it is attached to or connected with
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
curiously
in a way that shows curiosity or interest
infatuation
a strong feeling of love or admiration that is usually not lasting
recluse
a person who lives alone and avoids other people
inkling
a slight idea or suspicion about something
philanthropic
showing a desire to help other people, especially by giving money or time to good causes
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something