Bones S3E10: English vocabulary

a deep cut or tear in the skin

thick mucus from the nose

relating to the cortex, especially the outer layer of the brain

relating to the chest area

one of the small bones that make up the spine

the opinion people have about someone or something

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

a small wild plant with bright yellow flowers

containing a lot of meat or having a strong meaty flavor

relating to the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye

the larger bone in the lower part of the leg, between the knee and the ankle

a fish of the snapper family, often eaten as food

the act of making something seem less important or less serious than it really is

too interested in other people's private matters

able to feel and understand things

the process of coloring fabric or other materials

unpleasant, offensive, or likely to cause dislike

to put something firmly inside or into something else

the pointed metal tip of an arrow

a member of an extinct human species that lived in Europe and parts of Asia long ago

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a very small, thin piece of something that has broken off or been cut from a larger piece

the process of drawing or outlining with ink

a large piece of something, especially food or meat

to escape from someone or something, especially by being clever or quick

a disappointing or annoying situation

running away suddenly and quickly

used to admit that something is true, often before adding a contrast

running along the length of something, not across it

relating to farming or to land used for farming

a substance used in chemical tests or reactions

a small piece cut off something

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

a part of a machine that spins around a central point

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

moderation and self-control, especially with food or drink

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude

relating to the neck or the cervix

a hard metallic element used in alloys and batteries

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

having a rough edge made of sharp points or uneven lines

a person who attacks someone physically

speech or writing that uses irony to mock or show contempt

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a chemical salt or ester of nitric acid

one of the small flat surfaces on a cut gemstone

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

making someone feel less hopeful or confident

extremely small; too small to see without a microscope

to sharpen a blade or tool

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

used to say you have suddenly found the answer or solution to something

calm and controlled, especially after strong emotion

used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

moving with quick, light jumps

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

a company that mainly does business online

a chemical element, symbol Mg, used in alloys and important for the body

a humorous way to refer to a group of three people who are acting silly or foolishly

a feeling of being annoyed or angry

to make something sharp or sharper

a lack of the skill or ability needed to do something well

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

a substance made of very large molecules, used especially in plastics

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to insult or provoke someone with mocking remarks

to talk in a casual, lively way

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to support someone very strongly and openly

to give someone extra work or a difficult task to deal with