elate
to make someone feel extremely happy and excited
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Nova S45E15: English vocabulary
Season 45, Episode 15Documentary
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horrify
to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
walkable
easy or pleasant to walk around in
daunt
to make someone feel nervous or less confident
intently
in a way that shows close attention and strong focus
cleat
a metal fitting on a boat or dock that a rope is tied to
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
dank
slightly wet, cold, and unpleasant
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
audacious
showing a willingness to take bold risks
siphon
a tube used to move liquid from one container to another by suction
torrential
very heavy and falling fast, especially rain
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airman
a member of an air force, especially one who is not an officer
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
peregrine
a peregrine falcon
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
trappings
the outward signs or objects that go with a particular role, status, or way of life
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
submerge
to put something under water or another liquid
poise
calm confidence and self-control, especially in a difficult situation
antiseptic
a substance used to kill germs and help prevent infection
recede
to move back or farther away
plumb
exactly vertical or straight up and down
seep
to flow slowly through small holes or a porous material