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Bones S9E1: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 1CrimeDrama

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  • postdate

    Word

    to put a later date on a check, document, or payment than the actual date

  • deafen

    Word

    to make someone unable to hear because of very loud noise

  • crumpet

    Word

    a small, round, soft bread with a rough top, usually toasted and eaten with butter

  • hypodermic

    Word

    relating to the area just under the skin

  • headboard

    Word

    the board or panel at the head of a bed

  • diffused

    Word

    spread out so it is not concentrated in one place

  • pittance

    Word

    a very small amount of money, especially pay

  • renege

    Word

    to fail to keep a promise, agreement, or duty

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • whopper

    Word

    something very large or impressive of its kind

  • congruent

    Word

    matching in shape and size

  • humerus

    Word

    the bone in the upper part of your arm

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  • spatter

    Word

    to scatter small drops or particles over a surface

  • deafening

    Word

    very loud and hard to hear over

  • pimping

    Word

    the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work

  • absolution

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    formal release from guilt or punishment, especially in a religious context

  • visceral

    Word

    strong and instinctive, rather than calm or logical

  • leavings

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    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • tenacious

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    able to keep a firm hold of something or keep going without giving up

  • incriminate

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    to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

  • impasse

    Word

    a situation where no further progress is possible, especially because people disagree

  • thermostat

    Word

    a device that controls the temperature in a room or building

  • reassemble

    Word

    to put something back together after it has been taken apart

  • ply

    Word

    to ask someone a lot of questions or try hard to get something from them

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  • centrifugal

    Word

    moving or tending to move away from a center

  • poling

    Word

    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • stipulate

    Word

    to state or require something as part of an agreement

  • abrasion

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    the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

  • clatter

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    to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds

  • confessor

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    a person who hears someone's confession, especially a priest

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • misread

    Word

    to read something wrongly or understand it in the wrong way

  • mandible

    Word

    the lower jaw or lower jawbone

  • handcuff

    Word

    to put handcuffs on someone

  • snowstorm

    Word

    a storm with heavy snow and strong wind

  • melodramatic

    Word

    showing too much emotion in a way that seems exaggerated or fake

  • splatter

    Word

    to make liquid, paint, or mud fly and land in small drops

  • creak

    Word

    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

  • temperance

    Word

    moderation and self-control, especially with food or drink

  • evasive

    Word

    careful not to answer directly or reveal too much

  • interrogate

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

  • collectible

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    worth collecting because people want it or will pay a lot for it

  • evener

    Word

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

  • whirl

    Word

    move or make something move quickly around and around

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • punctured

    Word

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

  • hiss

    Word

    a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

  • grate

    Word

    a metal frame for holding burning fuel in a fireplace or stove

  • prosthetic

    Word

    relating to an artificial body part

  • smeared

    Word

    covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

  • mutter

    Word

    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • thump

    Word

    to hit something with a dull, heavy sound

  • ascertain

    Word

    to find out something for certain

  • kayak

    Word

    a small, narrow boat that you move with a double-bladed paddle

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • propel

    Word

    to push or drive something forward or in a particular direction

  • identifiable

    Word

    able to be recognized or told apart

  • orgasm

    Word

    the moment when sexual pleasure reaches its strongest point

  • compel

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

  • remodel

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    to change the structure or style of a room or building

  • stripping

    Word

    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • diffuse

    Word

    spread out over a wide area; not concentrated

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • puncture

    Word

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

  • potting

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    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • pimp

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    a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them

  • sizing

    Word

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

  • shake it

    Phrase

    to dance in a lively, energetic way

  • executive officer

    Phrase

    the officer who is second in command

  • rub it in

    Phrase

    to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

  • master sergeant

    Phrase

    a military rank used for a senior non-commissioned officer

  • severity

    Word

    the degree to which something is serious, severe, or intense

  • toasting

    Word

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

  • blackmailing

    Word

    the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

  • fives

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

  • discreet

    Word

    careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

  • wrap around

    Phrase

    to move text automatically onto the next line when it reaches the end of a line

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • shrapnel

    Word

    small pieces of metal or other material thrown out by an explosion

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • detergent

    Word

    a cleaning product used for washing clothes or dishes

  • smear

    Word

    a messy mark or streak made by a sticky or greasy substance

  • fling

    Word

    to throw something with a lot of force

  • detachment

    Word

    a feeling of being separate from other people or from your emotions

  • titanium

    Word

    a strong, light metal used in aircraft, tools, and medical implants

  • special agent

    Phrase

    an FBI or other government detective

  • how's about

    Phrase

    a casual way to suggest something or ask if something is a good idea

  • poker face

    Phrase

    a facial expression that shows no emotion or reaction

  • conflicting

    Word

    not agreeing with something else; contradictory

  • discretion

    Word

    careful behavior or speech that avoids offending people or revealing private information

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • big one

    Phrase

    a humorous or informal way of saying death

  • logos

    Word

    a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

  • rattle

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    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • stimulation

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    the act of making someone or something more active, interested, or alert

  • sniff

    Word

    to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

  • worst enemy

    Phrase

    someone or something that is especially harmful or troublesome for you

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