magnifier
a lens or device used to make small things look larger
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Nova S45E6: English vocabulary
Season 45, Episode 6Documentary
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intriguingly
in a way that makes people curious or interested
celled
having cells, or divided into cells
voltmeter
an instrument used to measure voltage
freakish
very strange or unusual, often in a surprising or unpleasant way
doubter
a person who does not believe something is true
uncork
to remove a cork or stopper from a bottle or container
breadfruit
a large tropical fruit with starchy flesh that is usually cooked before eating
crevasse
a deep, narrow crack in ice or rock
distrustful
not trusting people or things easily
calve
to give birth to a calf
gentlemanly
showing the polite, respectful behavior traditionally expected of a gentleman
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worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
sequestered
kept apart from other people or things, often in a private or hidden place
unpaved
not covered with pavement, asphalt, or concrete
riser
the upright part of a step between two treads
octane
a measure of how well a fuel resists knocking in an engine
sequester
to keep someone or something apart from others, often for legal or official reasons
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
inhospitable
harsh, empty, or difficult to live in
indignant
feeling or showing anger because something seems unfair
sequoia
a very large evergreen tree native to western North America
exacting
needing a lot of care, skill, or attention
innovate
to introduce new ideas, methods, or products