tenon
a projecting piece of wood that fits into a matching hole in another piece
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Nova S46E4: English vocabulary
Season 46, Episode 4Documentary
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mortise
a hole or slot cut in wood to fit a tenon
interlace
to weave or link together in a crisscross pattern
inscribe
to write or carve words, letters, or a message on something
hieroglyph
a symbol used in ancient Egyptian writing to represent a word or sound
lifeblood
something that is essential to the success or survival of a person or thing
fastener
a device used to fasten or hold things together
midwinter
the middle part of winter
riddling
hard to understand; mysterious or puzzling
stupendous
extremely impressive or amazing
indelible
impossible to remove or forget
acumen
the ability to make smart, quick judgments, especially in a particular area
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nubian
relating to Nubia or its people
unassuming
modest and not trying to attract attention
intensively
in a way that uses a lot of time, effort, or energy
antiquarian
a person who studies or collects antiques or old objects
audacious
showing a willingness to take bold risks
mummify
to preserve a dead body by treating it and wrapping it in cloth
navigable
able to be traveled on by boats or ships
rejuvenate
to make someone or something feel or look fresher, younger, or more energetic
reenact
to perform or show something again, especially a past event
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
lifelike
looking very much like a real person, animal, or thing
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly