reinhabit
to live in or occupy a place again
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Nova S44E8: English vocabulary
Season 44, Episode 8Documentary
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tantalize
to tempt or tease someone by showing them something they want but cannot have
debilitate
to make someone or something weaker or less effective
acclimatize
to become used to a new climate, place, or situation
lowlander
a person who lives in a lowland area, especially in Scotland
divot
a small piece of grass or earth cut out by a golf club
domesticate
to tame an animal and keep it as a pet or for farming
thinness
the state of being very thin or narrow
ritually
in a way that follows a religious or ceremonial rite
rappel
to descend a steep rock face using a rope
ephemera
things, especially printed items, that were made for short-term use and are now collected
reanimate
to bring someone or something back to life or consciousness
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metallurgist
a person who studies and works with metals and metal processes
emanation
something that comes out of a source, especially a gas, smell, or feeling
sinuous
having a lot of curves or bends; winding
micron
a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
firebrand
a piece of burning wood or coal
unsettle
to make someone feel worried, uneasy, or disturbed
entomb
to bury a dead body in a tomb or grave
unroll
to open or spread out something that has been rolled up
looter
a person who steals things during riots, wars, or other disorder
bangle
a rigid bracelet, usually worn on the wrist
uppermost
highest in position, rank, or importance
humerus
the bone in the upper part of your arm