Bones S3E13: English vocabulary

the bending or curving of something under pressure

the amount by which something is enlarged, especially in a microscope or lens

the handle of a sword or similar weapon

containing a lot of meat or having a strong meaty flavor

the energy or force that makes something start moving or continue moving

pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment

to state or require something as part of an agreement

based on the facts and details of a situation

the process of coloring fabric or other materials

an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications

the quality of being fair and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions

the lower jaw or lower jawbone

a state of very high activity, energy, or speed

happening immediately; done in no time

too pleased with yourself and your achievements

something you do or buy for pleasure, especially when it is a little extravagant

showing disrespect or contempt

to notice or recognize something, especially something not obvious

slightly warm, especially when something should be hot

the crime of lying under oath in court

not honest or fair, especially in order to get what you want

not bright, colorful, or interesting; dull and plain

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

moderation and self-control, especially with food or drink

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

able to persuade people to do or believe something

showing kindness and forgiveness

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

the part of a musical instrument that you blow into

one of the small flat surfaces on a cut gemstone

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

an opinion or guess based on incomplete information

the study of correct reasoning

seeming reasonable or likely to be true

relating to the planet Mars or to imagined life there

happening or done at the same time

an important or powerful person in a group or organization

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

to make something sharp or sharper

used to strongly agree that something is obviously true or expected

to make someone very interested or curious

to damage someone’s or something’s reputation

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and how they change over time

the ability of something, especially a treatment or medicine, to produce the intended result

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

relating to bones or a skeleton

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

a person who gives expert evidence in a court case

the wound where a bullet or other object enters the body

a person whose testimony is important in a legal case and who may be kept available for court

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

a fence made of upright wooden stakes

to honor an event or place by being present

the act of making something clearer or easier to understand

a person who serves on a jury

to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

the level of doubt needed to avoid a guilty verdict

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

to stick to something firmly; to stay loyal to a rule, belief, or plan

to record that you have started work or a shift

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a strong feeling of regret and guilt about something wrong you did

the act of fastening something with a screw

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

used to say that something is not surprising

used to say that something is not believable