tantalize
to tempt or tease someone by showing them something they want but cannot have
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Nova S31E9: English vocabulary
Season 31, Episode 9Documentary
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centigrade
relating to the temperature scale in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°
airless
lacking fresh air; stuffy and uncomfortable
rile
make someone annoyed or angry
studding
the act of decorating something with studs or small metal decorations
fastener
a device used to fasten or hold things together
tacking
the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind
frigid
very cold
pathfinder
a person who finds a way through unknown places or new areas of knowledge
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
confounded
feeling confused and unable to think clearly
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
jettison
to get rid of something by throwing it away or abandoning it
bridle
a set of straps and metal parts used to control a horse
hydraulics
the use of pressurized liquid to power machines or equipment
exhilarate
to make someone feel very excited, happy, or full of energy
bode
to be a sign that something is likely to happen, especially something bad
sedimentary
relating to rock formed from layers of sediment
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
confound
to confuse or surprise someone greatly
cranked
turned or operated by a crank
overheat
to become too hot, or to make something too hot
shelve
to put something on a shelf