Bones S9E5: English vocabulary

an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person

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

affected by cancer, or made of cancer cells

the process of turning silver in color

to make a loud, harsh sound

a sweet, creamy topping used on cakes and cupcakes

the dead flesh of an animal that is being eaten by other animals

to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

soft and wet in a way that is not firm

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

a substance in plants that makes cell walls strong

a decorative covering or ornament worn on the head

a woman who is in charge of a hospital or similar institution

a disease that causes spots or pustules on the skin, such as chickenpox or smallpox

to remember something, especially after trying to

having a pleasant and sad feeling at the same time

crazy or silly

to happen afterward, especially as a result of something else

hard to please or easily annoyed

more able or skilled than someone or something else

full of tiny holes that let air or liquid pass through

a large bird of prey that often circles high in the sky

a person whose job is to keep a business's financial records

to breathe air out of your lungs

a short story that teaches a moral or religious lesson

to supervise students during an exam

covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

to hang down loosely or swing gently

short and clear, with only the necessary words

the quality of being subtle, especially when something is not obvious at first

great beauty, size, or importance that is impressive

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

a stitch used to close a wound or surgical cut

fastened with a hinge or hinges so it can swing open and shut

winning or succeeding after a struggle

a common wild plant with yellow flowers and fluffy white seed heads

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

to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

a small round root vegetable with a sharp taste, often eaten raw in salads

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief

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

a poisonous chemical element

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to change the structure or style of a room or building

to send out light, heat, or energy

to admit that something is true, valid, or right, especially after resisting it

to change from a liquid into a gas

in spoken words, not in writing

relating to the surrounding area or conditions

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

a close-fitting cover for a knife, sword, or similar object

the feeling of being satisfied because you have done something important or meaningful

one of the people who helped found an important country or organization

something that causes a reaction, interest, or activity

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

the act of pulling something tight

having raised ridges or lines

using careful analysis and logical thinking

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

the process of rotting or breaking down

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

about to happen very soon

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

a chemical element used in making matches, fertilizers, and other products

an outward appearance that hides the real nature of something

a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone

the extra effort or sacrifice someone makes beyond what is normally expected of them

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

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to depend completely on one thing

past tense and past participle of shoot