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Bones S4E10: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 10CrimeDrama

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  • interphalangeal

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    located between the bones of a finger or toe

  • garble

    Word

    to change a message, sound, or image so that it is unclear or distorted

  • creasing

    Word

    the process of becoming wrinkled or folded

  • butane

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    a flammable gas used as fuel

  • dotty

    Word

    slightly crazy or odd in a harmless way

  • godspeed

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    a way of wishing someone success, especially when they are starting a journey or new task

  • corroboration

    Word

    evidence that helps prove or support something

  • denture

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    a set of artificial teeth that you can take out and put back in

  • sternum

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    the bone in the center of the chest

  • tweezers

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    a small tool with two arms used for picking up tiny objects or pulling out hairs or splinters

  • ethyl

    Word

    a chemical group, C2H5-, derived from ethane

  • interpolation

    Word

    the process of estimating a value between two known values

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  • perforation

    Word

    a row of small holes made so something can be torn easily

  • amenity

    Word

    a useful feature or service in a place, especially one that makes it more comfortable or convenient

  • cranium

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    the part of the skull that encloses the brain

  • latching

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a latch

  • creeper

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    a plant that grows along the ground or climbs walls, trees, or other surfaces

  • phalanx

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    a group of soldiers or police standing or moving in a tight formation

  • magnify

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    to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope

  • pinkish

    Word

    slightly pink in color

  • laceration

    Word

    a deep cut or tear in the skin

  • follicle

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    a small sac or tube in the body where something grows or is stored

  • squint

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    to look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better

  • entitle

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    to give someone the right to have or do something

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  • fascinate

    Word

    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

  • anthropological

    Word

    relating to the study of human societies and cultures

  • convection

    Word

    the movement of heat in a liquid or gas as warmer parts rise and cooler parts sink

  • circumstantial

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    based on the facts and details of a situation

  • ruff

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    a stiff frill worn around the neck, especially in old-fashioned clothing

  • embed

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    to put something firmly inside or into something else

  • resentful

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    feeling angry and unfairly treated, especially because someone else got something you wanted

  • cradling

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    holding something gently and protectively

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • requisition

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    to officially take and use something, especially property or supplies, for a particular purpose

  • silica

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    a hard substance found in rocks, sand, and quartz

  • temps

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    short for a temporary worker

  • inorganic

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    not made from living things; not organic

  • aeronautics

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    the science and practice of designing and building aircraft and spacecraft

  • temperance

    Word

    moderation and self-control, especially with food or drink

  • crease

    Word

    a line or fold made by pressing or bending something

  • evener

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

  • notching

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    make small cuts or grooves in something

  • hydrated

    Word

    having enough water in your body

  • voyager

    Word

    a person who travels a long way, especially by sea or in space

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • overdo

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    to do something too much or too intensely

  • confiscate

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    to take something away from someone using legal or official authority

  • inflammatory

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    likely to make people angry or cause trouble

  • shard

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    a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock

  • smuggler

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    a person who moves goods illegally across a border

  • circumference

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    the distance around a circle

  • coloration

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    the natural pattern or shade of an animal, bird, or plant

  • galley

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    a long, low ship used in the past, often moved by oars

  • chaser

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    a person or thing that chases something

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • geez

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    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • compel

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    to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it

  • knack

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    a natural ability for doing something well

  • petite

    Word

    small and attractively delicate, especially used about a woman

  • descriptive

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    giving details that help you picture or understand something

  • adhesive

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    able to stick to a surface or hold things together

  • prostate

    Word

    a gland in men that helps produce semen

  • shadowing

    Word

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

  • bone down

    Phrase

    To have sex with someone

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • anthropologist

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

  • unwind

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    to relax after work or stress

  • tendon

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    a strong band of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone

  • beaming

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    smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

  • sizing

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    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • wheeling

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    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

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

  • look on

    Phrase

    to think of someone or something in a particular way

  • subjective

    Word

    based on personal feelings, opinions, or tastes rather than facts

  • informative

    Word

    giving useful information or facts

  • fall in

    Phrase

    to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

  • light on

    Phrase

    to land or settle lightly on something

  • projector

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    a machine that shines images, video, or slides onto a screen or wall

  • nicking

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    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • reflective

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    thinking carefully about your own thoughts, feelings, or actions

  • get between

    Phrase

    to become involved in a conflict between two people or groups, often by accident

  • proprietary

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    relating to ownership, or owned and controlled by one company or person

  • characterize

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    to describe the main qualities of someone or something

  • roasting

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    the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • hit with

    Phrase

    to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly

  • people person

    Phrase

    a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • latch

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    a simple device for fastening a door or gate

  • buff

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    someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

  • tenor

    Word

    the highest adult male singing voice

  • hands up

    Phrase

    a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched

  • slipper

    Word

    a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

  • spied

    Word

    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • chilled

    Word

    kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • speed dial

    Phrase

    a phone feature that lets you call a number by pressing one button or a few keys

  • drunk driving

    Phrase

    driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol

  • single out

    Phrase

    to choose one person or thing from a group and pay special attention to them

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