The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 13, Sheldon’s relentless focus on showcasing his intellectual dominance over his peers leads to his removal from the Physics Bowl team. In his place, his arch-rival Leslie is chosen to take his spot.

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Vocabulary List for The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 13 The Bat Jar Conjecture Part 1

Here are some words that are more likely to be unfamiliar for CEFR B1 and above learners for the episode: The Bat Jar Conjecture:

1. depicting: Showing or illustrating something, often in a visual or detailed manner.
2. conception: The act of conceiving or becoming pregnant.
3. Pon farr: A term from the Star Trek universe, specifically referring to the Vulcan mating cycle.
4. Pointy Ears and Shapely Rears: Playful language describing a book or material that might contain images or discussions related to Vulcan physiology.
5. Physics Bowl: A competition involving questions and problems related to physics.
6. Kryptonian villain: A reference to a fictional character from the Superman comics, named Zod, who is a villain from the planet Krypton.
7. tawdry competition: A low-quality or vulgar competition.
8. Picasso: A reference to the famous Spanish painter and artist, Pablo Picasso.
9. Pictionary: A word-guessing game in which players draw a picture of a word for their team to guess.
10. Noah Webster: A reference to the lexicographer and language reformer known for compiling the first comprehensive American dictionary.
11. Jacques Cousteau: A reference to the French oceanographer and explorer known for his work in marine conservation and underwater exploration.
12. Olympic bobsled competition: A reference to the winter sport of bobsledding in the Olympic Games.
13. Point of order: A formal request for clarification or adherence to parliamentary rules during a meeting.
14. emblazon: To prominently display or decorate.
15. Bengal tiger: A species of tiger found in the Indian subcontinent.
16. relative fighting strength: A measure of how strong an animal is compared to its size or weight.
17. incinerate: To burn something completely.
18. magnifying glass: A convex lens used to magnify objects for closer examination.
19. optics: The branch of physics that deals with light and its interactions with objects.
20. quantum-mechanical: Relating to the principles of quantum mechanics, a branch of physics that deals with subatomic particles and their behavior.
21. giant magnetoresistance: A phenomenon in solid-state physics used in hard-disk drives for data encoding.
22. Gravity Probe B: A satellite mission aimed at testing aspects of Einstein’s theory of general relativity.

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Vocabulary List for The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 13 The Bat Jar Conjecture Part 2

Here is the potentially unknown vocabulary from the provided script: The Bat Jar Conjecture.

1. Anodized Aluminum
2. Occasion: The reason or purpose for an event.
3. Neat: Informal way to express that something is cool or interesting.
4. Ergo: Therefore, as a result.
5. Coffee klatch: An informal gathering or social event involving coffee and conversation.
6. Particulate: Small particles.
7. Psychological warfare: Using psychological tactics to influence or manipulate an opponent.
8. Molecular bonds: Connections between molecules.
9. Particulate chaos: Disorder or randomness involving particles.
10. Macaroons: A type of sweet cookie.
11. Smart and strong competitor: Someone who is intelligent and skilled in a competition.
12. Tall, thin woman who wants to make a coat out of your dalmatians: This phrase is used humorously to describe a certain type of laugh.
13. Roommate: A person who shares a room with someone else.
14. Sack up: Be brave or courageous.
15. Coitus: Sexual intercourse.
16. Dilepton supersymmetry search: A complex scientific term related to particle physics.
17. Misogynistic: Displaying prejudice or dislike towards women.
18. Mano y mano: Spanish phrase meaning “hand to hand,” often used metaphorically.
19. Inorganic adhesive: A substance that sticks things together without being derived from living organisms.
20. Polymerized tree sap: Process of turning tree sap into a solid substance (like amber).
21. Perpetual Motion Squad (PMS): A humorous play on words, as “PMS” typically refers to premenstrual syndrome.
22. Isospin singlet partner: A concept in particle physics involving the strong force.
23. Meson: A type of subatomic particle.
24. Eta meson: A specific type of meson particle.
25. Technetium: A chemical element with atomic number 43.
26. Casimir effect: A phenomenon in quantum physics involving forces between objects.
27. Shor’s algorithm: A quantum algorithm for factoring large numbers.
28. Ergs: A unit of energy.
29. Lambda equals one over pi-R-squared N: A mathematical expression related to physical properties.
30. Celsius: A temperature scale.
31. Prévost’s theory of exchanges: A scientific concept involving energy exchange.
32. Bitch: An offensive term used as an exclamation in the context of a playful competition.
33. Four-point-one-eight-five-five: A specific numerical value.
34. Ergs per calorie: Units of energy per unit of heat.
35. Formal protest: An official objection or disagreement.
36. Velcro: A type of fastening material.
37. Wrist brace: A supportive device worn around the wrist.
38. Denied: Rejected, not accepted.
39. Casimir effect: A phenomenon in quantum physics involving forces between objects (repeated mention).
40. Shor’s algorithm: A quantum algorithm for factoring large numbers (repeated mention).

Please note that the list includes terms that might be unfamiliar to learners at or below CEFR B1 level. If you need explanations for any of these terms, feel free to ask.

Vocabulary List for The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 13 The Bat Jar Conjecture Part 3

Here is a list of potentially unknown vocabulary from the provided script, along with explanations:

1. Sigma particle: A type of subatomic particle in the field of particle physics. It’s not directly explained in the script, but the context suggests a scientific reference.
2. Hypothetical: Something that is assumed or suggested as a basis for reasoning, but not proven or confirmed.
3. Leningrad Politechnika: Refers to Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, a university in the former Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University) known for its technical and scientific education.
4. Physics Bowl: A competition in which teams of students answer physics-related questions to demonstrate their knowledge.
5. Formal protest: Making an official objection or disagreement within the rules and guidelines of a process or competition.
6. Informal protest: A less structured or official objection or disagreement, often used in a less serious context.
7. Forfeit: To give up or surrender a right, claim, or opportunity. In this context, one team forfeits the match by declining to answer.
8. Immature: Lacking emotional or intellectual maturity; not fully developed or responsible.
9. Contest: A competition or challenge to determine a winner based on certain criteria.
10. Subatomic particle: A particle that is smaller than an atom and is a fundamental building block of matter.
11. Proficiency levels: Skill levels or degrees of competence in a particular area, such as language or a subject.
12. Particle physics: A branch of physics that studies the fundamental particles and forces that make up the universe.

Please note that without the complete context of the script, some of these explanations might be slightly imprecise. If you have specific questions about any particular part of the script, feel free to ask!