garble
to change a message, sound, or image so that it is unclear or distorted
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Nova S45E17: English vocabulary
Season 45, Episode 17Documentary
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reverberate
to echo or sound again and again
redouble
to increase something greatly, especially effort or activity
reexamination
the act of examining something again
sextant
a tool used for finding position at sea by measuring the angle of the sun or stars
upend
to turn something over so it rests on its end or upside down
succinct
short and clear
viscera
the internal organs inside the body, especially in the abdomen
injector
a device that injects fuel, medicine, or another liquid
gyroscope
a device with a spinning wheel or disc that helps keep something steady or measure movement
attenuate
to make something weaker, smaller, or less intense
humanly
in a way that is possible for a human being
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overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
trigonometry
the part of mathematics that studies the relationships between angles and sides of triangles
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
audacious
showing a willingness to take bold risks
surly
bad-tempered and unfriendly in a way that can seem rude
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
cumbersome
difficult to carry, move, or use because of its size, shape, or weight
momentous
very important and likely to have a big effect on the future
ethereal
very light, delicate, and beautiful in a way that seems almost unreal
poise
calm confidence and self-control, especially in a difficult situation
baffle
to confuse or puzzle someone