Bones S12E9: English vocabulary

to make a person, group, or area poor

the study of how medicines and other treatments help treat disease

a soft shine on a surface

a person who buys and sells old or discarded things, especially scrap metal or used goods

to free someone or something from a difficult place or situation

a neck injury caused by a sudden jerking of the head, often in a car accident

an ancient writing system made of wedge-shaped marks

to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure

a sudden, unpredictable change in mood or behavior

a blank space at the start of a line of text

to exist or happen before something else

one of the small bones that make up the spine

having six sides and six angles

not fit to eat

to hide something in your hand, especially secretly

to stir cream or milk until it becomes butter

the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

to make two things not match or fit together properly

very cruel, violent, or shocking

the wearing away of a surface by rubbing or scraping

a member of the Freemasons, a secret society with its own rituals and traditions

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

used to describe something that is well known or typical, often in a fixed phrase

a slight color or shade

relating to Freemasons or Freemasonry

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

the quality of being strong and able to handle difficult conditions

more able or skilled than someone or something else

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

a line or path that turns sharply back and forth

showing disrespect or contempt

to let saliva run from your mouth

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

deep respect and admiration for someone or something

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

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

slightly damaged by a dent

covered with a protective outer layer

the long bone in the upper part of the leg

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

a person who tries to influence politicians or government officials

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

a meal or snack

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

a tree or shrub that grows in warm places and has clusters of small yellow or white flowers

having a pattern of squares or checks

relating to parasites or to living off another organism

a slight shaking movement

a person who is not accepted by a group or society

a machine used for crushing hard things into smaller pieces

to leave a place you have been using or living in

a person who eats human flesh

opposite in direction, effect, or relationship

a minor illness or health problem

very stupid or silly, often in a way that annoys you

a complete failure, especially one that is embarrassing or badly organized

to find out something for certain

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

past tense of ski

so full of water or another liquid that it cannot absorb any more

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

a small piece of food, especially something sweet

the panel in a vehicle that shows information like speed and fuel level

the pointed top of a mountain or building

containing salt or tasting like salt

to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

locked with a key

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

to inspect a place carefully, especially before a robbery

a person who is very energetic, wild, or hard to control

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and how they change over time

moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy