Bones S10E3: English vocabulary

relating to the lower back

a collection of small items or equipment used for a particular activity

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

to spell a word incorrectly

a deep cut or tear in the skin

the state of being the same or very similar in all parts

the mark stamped on a letter or package by the post office, showing where and when it was mailed

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

the front edge of a step or stair

very different from each other

relating to the chest area

one of the small bones that make up the spine

supporting something more important, but not part of the main activity

an exact copy of a document, picture, or other printed material

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

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

to make a substance or place dirty or unsafe by adding harmful material

the act of choking someone by pressing on the throat or neck

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

the farthest point or outer edge of something

one of the front teeth used for cutting food

an expert who gives opinions to the public, especially in the media

an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died

a low cupboard with shelves, often used for dishes or display

to suggest an idea or explanation as a starting point

pulled or stretched tight; not loose

a dark or irregular mark or stain

to take small bites of something

a small songbird with a spotted breast

good at noticing small details

a sweet, soft dessert or filling made with cream, sugar, and eggs

in a way that is based on facts and not personal feelings or opinions

the act of one animal hunting and eating another

to break down naturally into simpler substances

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample

either of the two organs in the scrotum that produce sperm and male hormones

to put handcuffs on someone

to encourage people to act violently or unlawfully

causing a lot of pain or suffering

a strong, heat-resistant mineral once used in building materials, now known to be dangerous when breathed in

showing disrespect or contempt

reliable and always there when you need it

a band worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock

clean, fresh, and in perfect condition, as if new

a strong liking for something, or a tendency to do something often

extremely overweight, especially in a way that affects health

a long and often harsh investigation or questioning

relating to the earliest stage of life, history, or development

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

small loose fibers from cloth, hair, or fabric

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

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

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

a tough, flexible tissue in the body, found in places like the nose, ears, and joints

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a person who attacks someone physically

the process or result of combining two or more things into one

a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock

very disgusting or unpleasant

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

something that you are especially good at

the external sex organs

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

the act of avoiding someone or something

the process of covering a surface with tiles

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

to speak angrily and at length

very unpleasant or annoying

to block a place or path, or make movement difficult

an animal that eats dead animals or leftover food

the round part of the eye