crustily
in a grumpy, rough, or unfriendly way
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Nova S44E3: English vocabulary
Season 44, Episode 3Documentary
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doily
a small decorative mat, often made of lace or paper, used under a dish or vase
guffaw
a loud, hearty laugh
crustal
relating to the Earth's crust
woefully
in a way that shows something is very bad, weak, or lacking
overcharge
to ask someone to pay too much for something
sputter
to make a series of short, soft explosive sounds
consumable
able to be used up or consumed
crimp
to bend or press the edge of something into small folds or ridges
electrify
to make something carry or use electricity
permeable
allowing liquid or gas to pass through
inroad
an increase in influence, success, or progress, especially in a difficult situation
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vaporize
to change a liquid or solid into a gas
separator
something that separates two things or areas
portability
the quality of being easy to carry or move
oxidize
to combine with oxygen, or to cause a substance to do this
standardize
to make different things use the same rules, methods, or level of quality
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
castaway
a person who has been shipwrecked and left alone in a remote place
humbles
to make someone feel less proud or less important
nascent
just beginning to exist or develop
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
lackluster
not very exciting, impressive, or energetic
roadster
a small sporty car with two seats and usually a roof that can be folded down