Verb
take in or soak up by chemical or physical action
Are sea otters the new global warming warriors? By preying on urchins - which themselves devour kelp forests - sea otters help the plants to flourish. A kelp forest protected by otters absorbs 12 times as much CO2.
Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko was a little amused at seeing the motivational trick his challenger Mariusz Wach has been using to get himself psyched up for their fight.
Adjective
puzzled or confused by conflicting situations or statements
bemused
A dozen kung fu nuns from an Asian Buddhist order displayed their martial arts prowess to bemused scientists at CERN as their spiritual leader explained how their energy was like that of the cosmos.
Monsieur Mangetout from Grenoble France has been eating metal and glass since 1959. Gastroenterologists describe his ability to consume 900 grams (2 lb) of metal a day as "unique."
Adjective
not willing to accept opinions or behaviors that are unusual or different from your own
Every employer seems to want many years of work experience and, as a recent graduate, I just don't have this. It is extremely frustrating how narrow-minded many people seem to be about this.
Adjective
fixed or established especially by order or command
Transient electronics offer robust performance comparable to current devices but they will fully resorb into their environment at a prescribed time, ranging from minutes to years.
Web and Facebook games are usually free, with the option to buy enhancements. Industry veterans argue you get what you pay for: mobile apps that are shallow entertainment experiences compared with those of console games.