Nova S44E13: English vocabulary

having the power, beauty, or qualities of a god

to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope

to connect or fit together so that the parts lock

to distribute something again in a different way

the presence of unwanted or dirty substances in something

a large sign or poster, especially one used in a protest or public notice

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

covered with a thin protective layer of plastic

not often; rarely

a person who makes or sells hats

curving or moving in a winding, snake-like way

moving in a slow, heavy, awkward way

to heat something again

the process of extracting metal from ore by heating it

to put something under water or another liquid

past tense and past participle of thumb through

the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected

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

a picture or design made by printing from an etched metal plate

to cover something with a thin layer of gold

a soft, low, continuous sound

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

to move back or farther away

strange, unusual, or shocking in appearance or style

the act of changing direction away from a straight path, or the amount of that change

to make a loud, sharp metallic sound

the waste left after metal has been melted

fresh, cool, and pleasantly energizing

clean something with a sponge

turned or operated by a crank

a person who wears a particular piece of clothing, jewelry, or equipment

to make a substance by combining simpler substances or elements

a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor

a dark or irregular mark or stain

to make something look more attractive by adding decorative details

to praise or admire someone or something very much

a place, town, or area that is quiet, remote, and not very important

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

more able or skilled than someone or something else

clear and bright, like crystal

to make a fire stop burning

the traditional qualities of a knight, such as honor, courage, and courtesy

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

to show or express a quality, idea, or feeling very clearly

to push or touch someone or something gently

able to be used in place of something else without making a difference

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

shaped by hammering, especially metal

made of parts joined by flexible joints

a tool with two arms joined at one end, used for gripping and lifting things

slightly damaged by a dent

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

a book of stories, especially for children

a metal pin used to join pieces of metal together

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

a large group of ships, planes, or other vehicles moving together

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

a room or building where weapons are kept

to clean something by rubbing it hard

a slender candle

the amount or degree to which something is curved

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the quality of being hard or difficult to scratch, cut, or break

willing to give in, agree, or be flexible

to break into small pieces or parts

a weapon with a short bow fixed across a stock, used for shooting bolts

the process of a substance combining with oxygen

the act of copying or reproducing something

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

to feel deep respect and admiration for someone or something

covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

to make something more modern or up to date

very bright and full of light

having the qualities or style of the upper class; elegant and refined

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else