sturdiness
the quality of being strong, solid, and not easily broken
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Nova S42E4: English vocabulary
Season 42, Episode 4Documentary
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horrify
to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
plebs
ordinary people, especially when contrasted with the rich or powerful
chasten
to correct or punish someone in a strict way
gladiatorial
relating to gladiators or their fights
charioteer
a person who drives a chariot, especially in ancient times
capstan
a device with a vertical drum used to pull up heavy ropes or cables
strontium
a soft, silver-white chemical element
suckle
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
ingratiate
to try to make someone like or approve of you, often by flattering them
menagerie
a collection of wild animals kept for display
wizardry
great skill that seems almost magical
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bloodless
without bloodshed or violence
captivate
to hold someone's attention completely and delight them
illusionist
a performer who does magic tricks and creates illusions
theatricals
plays or other dramatic performances, especially as a form of entertainment
goring
to wound or kill by stabbing with a horn or tusk
statics
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
argon
a colorless, odorless noble gas used in lights and welding
audacious
showing a willingness to take bold risks
amphitheater
a large open-air place with seats built in tiers for performances or sports
infuse
to add a quality, feeling, or flavor to something
fantastical
strange, unusual, or made up from the imagination
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished