Bones S4E22: English vocabulary

tall, strong, and healthy-looking

the act of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body

to clean something with a chemical that kills germs

to harass or bother someone persistently

a colorless chemical used to preserve biological samples and make plastics and resins

the front edge of a step or stair

relating to the study of human societies and cultures

the process of bringing someone back to consciousness or life

crazy or silly

a sudden, uncontrollable tightening of a muscle

a soft substance used to fill cracks or holes before painting or finishing wood or walls

a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram

your stepfather's or stepmother's son

a person who is very unhappy, unlucky, or in a miserable state

a liquid made by soaking herbs, fruit, or other plant material in water

showing disrespect or contempt

present from birth

a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes

moderation and self-control, especially with food or drink

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after they have died

to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way

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

to carry or drag something heavy with effort

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

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

relating to an artery

nervous, tense, or easily annoyed

a doctor who examines body tissue and samples to find the cause of disease or death

a person whose job is to arrange funerals and prepare bodies for burial or cremation

to officially tell someone to take a medicine or treatment

a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a short rest or something, especially food or drink, that helps you feel better or more energetic

slanting or not at a right angle

making quick, sharp movements

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses, used in ancient times

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

used to describe something that is very strange, wild, or unpredictable

to hit something quickly with your hand

the act of pulling something tight

having raised ridges or lines

a place where people pay for sex

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

a court order that tells someone to stop doing something or to do something

the act of sealing a hole or gap

a religion and set of spiritual practices that developed in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean

the wound where a bullet or other object enters the body

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

walk heavily or noisily

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

to honor an event or place by being present

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

a state in which someone seems awake but is not fully aware of what is happening

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to scold someone sharply

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a small decorative box for jewelry, letters, or other valuables

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

the crime of killing someone without intending to kill them

the process of breaking down food in the body so it can be used

to record that you have started work or a shift

cause something to improve a lot

a belief that something bad will happen or that certain actions or events can bring good or bad luck

communication or social dealings between people or groups

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

a long, thin fish that looks like a snake

a person's usual way of thinking about things

an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained

a special food that is rare, expensive, or especially enjoyable to eat

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water