Bones S12E6: English vocabulary

feeling confused and unable to think clearly

the use of force or pressure to get something

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

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

one of the small bones that make up the spine

a person who gets rid of pests such as rats or insects

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

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

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

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

to confuse or surprise someone greatly

to live in or fill a place with people or animals

a large, ugly creature in stories that is usually very cruel and may eat people

to make things happen at the same time or in the same way

a serious disease that affects humans and animals and is caused by bacteria

in a way that is neat, smooth, or without waste

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

to agree with someone or with a statement

a unit used for measuring the weight of gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams

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

one of the air-filled spaces in the bones around the nose and eyes

so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt

a tiny cell that a plant, fungus, or some bacteria uses to reproduce

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

moderation and self-control, especially with food or drink

a person who tries to influence politicians or government officials

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

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

make small cuts or grooves in something

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the act of making something shorter or less long

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

a chemical salt or ester of nitric acid

the distance around a circle

the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material

a small cut made in the body, usually during an operation

a person or thing that throws something

the act of lending something to someone

a heavy knife with a broad blade, used for chopping meat or bones

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

the dead body of an animal

located at the back or rear of something

very unpleasant or annoying

a twisting force that makes something turn

the sides of the face below the eyes

the act of destroying something completely

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

helpful and willing to make things easier for other people

a substance in foods such as bread, rice, and pasta that gives the body energy

a very small spot or mark

used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

the work or influence of people, especially when something is not natural

an activity you do for pleasure in your free time

having raised ridges or lines

in a thick, tightly packed way

to give off a sound, smell, light, or gas

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

clear and strong, and hard to ignore

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

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

the process of rotting or breaking down

a simple sugar that the body uses for energy

an act of cleaning a place or area

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

to support someone very strongly and openly

an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed

to leave quickly

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

the act of moving something on wheels

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

a setback or decline