The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 10, Leonard fibs to Penny in order to escape attending her performance, enlisting Sheldon’s cooperation. However, Sheldon deems the initial lie too riddled with inconsistencies and crafts an intricately convoluted alternative to take its place.

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Vocabulary List for The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 10 Part 1

Here are the potentially unknown vocabulary words from the script along with their explanations:

1. Liquid-metal terminators: Advanced robotic assassins with the ability to change their form by mimicking liquid metal. (“liquid-metal” refers to a type of material that has properties of both a liquid and a solid)
2. Skynet: An artificial computer intelligence system that becomes self-aware and initiates a war against humanity in the Terminator movie franchise.
3. Reprogrammed: To alter or modify the programming or instructions of a machine or computer system to change its behavior or function.
4. Petite: Small or diminutive in stature or size.
5. Kinky: Informally refers to unconventional or unusual sexual preferences or behaviors.
6. Rhetorical device: A literary or linguistic technique used to convey meaning or create an effect, often in the form of figures of speech or patterns of language.
7. Moot: Subject to debate or discussion; of little or no practical significance.
8. Physiological response: Physical reactions or changes that occur within the body in response to external stimuli, such as lying or stress.
9. Sociopath: A person with a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, lack of empathy, and manipulative tendencies.
10. REM cycle: Rapid Eye Movement cycle, a stage of sleep characterized by rapid movement of the eyes and increased brain activity, often associated with dreaming.
11. Vocation: A person’s occupation or profession; a type of work or trade.
12. Avocation: A hobby or secondary occupation pursued in addition to one’s main job.
13. CAT scan: Computerized Axial Tomography scan, a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
14. Cognitive processing centers: Areas of the brain responsible for various cognitive functions, such as thinking, reasoning, and decision-making.
15. Ruse: A trick or deception; a strategy or plan designed to deceive or manipulate.
16. Metaphorically: Figuratively or symbolically, not in a literal sense.
17. Atomic clock: A highly accurate timekeeping device that uses vibrations of atoms to measure time.
18. Symposium: A conference or meeting where experts discuss and exchange ideas on a particular topic.
19. Positronium: A short-lived atom-like particle composed of an electron and a positron, with characteristics that allow the study of fundamental physics.
20. Indigestion: Discomfort or pain in the stomach or upper abdomen often caused by eating too quickly or consuming certain foods.

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Vocabulary List for The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 10 Part 2

Here are the potentially unknown vocabulary words and their explanations from the provided script:

1. laughably transparent : Easily seen through or understood, to the point of being ridiculous.
2. exquisitely convoluted : Extremely intricate or complex in a deliberate and sophisticated manner.
3. un-unravelable : The term is intentionally created for humorous effect. It means something that is so intricately constructed that it cannot be unraveled or understood.
4. intervention : In this context, an intervention refers to a planned effort by family or friends to help someone who is struggling with addiction or other issues.
5. symposium : A conference or meeting where experts or scholars discuss a particular subject, often involving presentations and discussions.
6. bogarting : To selfishly keep something to oneself, often in a way that deprives others of it. The term originates from the actor Humphrey Bogart, who was known for holding a cigarette in a dominant and self-absorbed manner.
7. quark-blocking : A humorous term combining “quark,” a type of subatomic particle, and “cock-blocking,” a slang term referring to interfering with someone’s romantic or sexual plans.
8. huffing paint thinner : Inhaling the fumes of paint thinner or other volatile substances to induce a high, which can be extremely dangerous and harmful.
9. intervention (again) : A planned effort to confront and assist someone dealing with addiction or other issues, usually involving family or friends.
10. nauseous : Feeling sick to the stomach or experiencing a sensation of wanting to vomit.
11. biochemical : Relating to the chemical processes and substances within living organisms.
12. quintessential : Representing the most typical or essential example of something.
13. predicament : A difficult or unpleasant situation, often one that is hard to escape from.
14. au contraire : A French phrase meaning “on the contrary,” used to express disagreement or to present an opposing viewpoint.

Please note that some of these words and phrases are created for comedic or dramatic effect within the context of the script, and their meanings may not necessarily be found in a standard dictionary.

Vocabulary List for The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 10 Part 3

Here are the potentially unknown vocabulary words from the script, along with their explanations:

1. Outsider: A person who feels like they don’t belong to a particular group or environment.
2. Substance-abuse: The harmful or excessive use of drugs or alcohol.
3. Addiction: A strong dependence on a substance or behavior, often resulting in negative consequences.
4. Unmet: Not fulfilled or satisfied.
5. Bourgeois: Relating to the middle class, often used to describe a materialistic or conventional lifestyle.
6. Plausible: Believable or reasonable.
7. Chaplain: A religious official who provides spiritual guidance and support, often in a military or institutional context.
8. Mongrel: A mixed-breed dog, often used in a derogatory way to describe something of mixed or inferior quality.
9. Malarial: Relating to or affected by malaria, a mosquito-borne disease.
10. Gin-pickled: Describing something soaked or infused with gin, often used metaphorically to indicate degradation or corruption.
11. Detoxing: The process of removing toxins or addictive substances from the body during recovery from addiction.
12. Double-blind: A scientific study design in which neither the participants nor the researchers know who is receiving the treatment and who is receiving a placebo.
13. Companionship: The state of being friends or spending time together.
14. Detoxing: The process of removing toxins or addictive substances from the body during recovery from addiction.
15. Homeless: Without a permanent place to live, often referring to individuals who live on the streets.
16. Merciful: Showing compassion or forgiveness.
17. Gin-pickled: Describing something soaked or infused with gin, often used metaphorically to indicate degradation or corruption.
18. Adolescent: A young person who is transitioning from childhood to adulthood.
19. Double-blind studies: Scientific research in which neither the participants nor the researchers know who is receiving the treatment and who is receiving a placebo.

Please note that some of these words may be familiar to readers with an intermediate level of English, while others might be less common. The explanations provided should help clarify their meanings in the context of the script.