Nova S43E9: English vocabulary

away from home or the usual place

decorated by pieces of material set into the surface

the house where a vicar lives

to force an attacking enemy to move back

an act that shows disrespect for something sacred

a farm and the buildings on it

decorative or functional objects made of iron, such as gates, railings, and grilles

to bite or chew something repeatedly, especially for a long time

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

soft, springy, and full of small holes

to examine something again, especially to check it more carefully or consider it differently

to press something so that it becomes smaller and tighter

the study of very small objects using microscopes

the process of turning silver in color

the presence of unwanted or dirty substances in something

a small silvery fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

to heat something again

the process of extracting metal from ore by heating it

to go back over the same route or path

to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

the creation of a new word or phrase

the amount by which something is enlarged, especially in a microscope or lens

to cut or mark a design into a hard surface, often with acid or a sharp tool

brave and willing to take risks

to steal or destroy goods by force, especially during war or unrest

the science of metals and how to extract, refine, and use them

waste from the body, especially solid waste from the bowels

a change in color, especially when something looks unhealthy or damaged

a tool with two handles that is squeezed to blow air into a fire

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

lasting for a very short time

to dig in the ground to find something buried, especially old objects or remains

the process of making something waterproof

to cause serious damage to something

to describe or measure something in numbers

broken into small parts or pieces

the waste left after metal has been melted

a letter from an ancient Germanic alphabet

in a way that settles something clearly and finally

a large machine used for digging and moving earth

better than anything else of the same kind; unmatched

to make someone feel extreme fear and distress

to cause a lot of damage or harm

a large cup, especially one used in religious ceremonies

to live in or fill a place with people or animals

having the outer husk or shell removed

a hard gray metal used in steel and other alloys

in a very unhappy, unpleasant, or unsuccessful way

a person who does not follow a major religion, especially one who is not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim

to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful

more able or skilled than someone or something else

to pass dry ingredients through a sieve to remove lumps or coarse bits

a piece of high land that sticks out into the sea or a lake

the raised area in front of a fireplace

the state of having two parts, sides, or opposite qualities

showing disrespect or contempt

the Fahrenheit temperature scale, where water freezes at 32° and boils at 212°

a piece of jewelry that you pin to clothing

quick and light in movement or action; agile

causing fear or dread

a tool with a mesh bottom used for separating fine material from larger pieces

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

dangerous because it may cause harm or trouble

a machine used for pulling or lifting heavy things with a cable or chain

a friendly dog breed with a short, thick coat

decorated with a lot of detail or fancy design

to decorate something so it looks more attractive

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

a metal pin used to join pieces of metal together

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

relating to the movement and structure of the Earth's crust

suggesting something, often in a subtle or indirect way

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level