Bones S3E4: English vocabulary

a small silvery fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

carpet material used to cover a floor

the process of extracting metal from ore by heating it

used to describe an idea, remark, or phrase that is boring because it has been used too often

the front edge of a step or stair

to admire someone so much that you think they are almost perfect

one of the small bones that make up the spine

a machine used to gather crops

uneven, with some parts better, thicker, or more complete than others

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

a substance used to kill insects

the process of bringing someone back to consciousness or life

the practice of eating the flesh of one's own species

a food added to meals to give them more flavor, such as ketchup, mustard, or soy sauce

to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

a sign that something is not normal or expected

to break down naturally into simpler substances

more able or skilled than someone or something else

coming from the west or moving toward the west

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

present from birth

to officially say or prove that something is true, correct, or acceptable

treatment that helps someone with mental or emotional problems by talking with a trained therapist

to argue about small, unimportant things

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

moderation and self-control, especially with food or drink

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

to cover a road, path, or area with stone, bricks, concrete, or asphalt

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

a shelter dug into the ground, especially for soldiers

a plant grown for its strong fiber and seeds

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

decayed plant or food waste used to help plants grow

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

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

greedy and always wanting more money or possessions

a person who attacks someone physically

giving off a bright, glowing light or color

a way of getting around a rule or law because of a gap or weakness in it

having high moral standards and behaving in a good and honest way

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

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

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner

located at the back or rear of something

to send out light, heat, or energy

to form a clear picture of something in your mind

a small group of people brought together for a job or task

locked with a key

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

a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them

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

the act of getting into something or going through it

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

using statistics or based on statistical data

very unusual, unconventional, or extreme

smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

a person who takes revenge for a wrong

a type of acid found in fats and oils

the act of entering a place or situation in a way that is unwanted or not allowed

very clever and original; showing inventiveness

able to be trusted to do what is needed or expected

the process of rotting or breaking down

an informal way to say someone behaves well and follows the rules

the act of moving something on wheels

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

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

to think of someone or something in a particular way

past tense and past participle of shoot

moving quickly with light, springy steps

based on personal feelings, opinions, or tastes rather than facts

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

relating to the body; physical

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a person from the Caucasus region