overpay
to pay more than something is worth or more than you should
Episode vocabulary
Bones S7E12: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 12CrimeDrama
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whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
immortalize
to make someone or something famous or memorable forever
circuitous
longer or less direct than the shortest route
topiary
the art of trimming bushes or trees into decorative shapes
protuberance
a lump or bump that sticks out from a surface
patella
the flat bone at the front of the knee; kneecap
mangle
to badly damage something by tearing, crushing, or cutting it
profusion
a very large amount of something
mortify
to make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed
dabble
to put your hands or feet into water and move them gently
fecal
relating to feces
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pupa
the stage in an insect’s life between the larva and the adult
grafting
the process of joining parts of two plants so they grow as one
topographical
relating to the shape and physical features of an area of land
entomology
the study of insects
humbles
to make someone feel less proud or less important
snarl
a low, angry sound made by an animal
acumen
the ability to make smart, quick judgments, especially in a particular area
snarling
making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing
tinkle
to make a light, clear ringing sound
inadequacy
the feeling that you are not good enough or not able to do something well
gloat
to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers