Bones S9E8: English vocabulary

to annoy or pressure someone into doing something

to keep eggs warm until the young hatch

to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

the process of getting rid of waste from the body

located under the skin

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

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

relating to the thigh bone or the upper part of the leg

not able to produce babies, seeds, or fruit

the process of turning silver in color

to distribute something again in a different way

relating to the cortex, especially the outer layer of the brain

relating to a larva, the young form of an animal

the act of giving birth

to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

a change in color, especially when something looks unhealthy or damaged

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

the state or quality of being red

the process of putting sperm into a female's body to cause pregnancy

relating to acrobats or difficult body movements and stunts

careful skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense

the larger bone in the lower part of the leg, between the knee and the ankle

a person's or animal's children or descendants

one of the front teeth used for cutting food

good at noticing and understanding things quickly

a wild party with a lot of drinking and sexual activity

unpleasant, offensive, or likely to cause dislike

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

to put something firmly inside or into something else

more able or skilled than someone or something else

dishonest and likely to trick people

a very small, thin piece of something that has broken off or been cut from a larger piece

to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

a long, deep cut or wound

showing disrespect or contempt

showing no sympathy or concern for other people

to make a loud, harsh cry, especially a donkey

the quality of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable

relating to the pelvis or the area around it

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

to understand or explain something in the wrong way

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

moderation and self-control, especially with food or drink

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

a person who repairs shoes for a living

very careful about small details and exactness

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a person trained to help women during childbirth

a person who attacks someone physically

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

very disgusting or unpleasant

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

a long-handled gardening tool with a flat metal blade, used for cutting weeds and loosening soil

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

the act of lending something to someone

to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

the study of correct reasoning

an opening or gap, especially in a machine or camera

located at the back or rear of something

a soft-bodied animal, often with a shell, such as a snail, clam, or octopus

to change the structure or style of a room or building

to experience something again, especially in your memory or imagination

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a news agency that sends reports to newspapers, radio stations, and TV stations

the act of creating or preparing something in a careful, deliberate way

showing care and thought for other people's feelings and needs

a man who gives sperm to help someone have a baby

an obscure song by a well-known artist

a small unlucky accident or mistake

to make an exact copy of something or repeat an experiment or result