overpay
to pay more than something is worth or more than you should
Episode vocabulary
Bones S11E21: English vocabulary
Season 11, Episode 21CrimeDrama
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utterer
a person who says or speaks something
posteriors
the buttocks; the back part of the body where you sit
horrify
to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
garrote
a wire or cord used to strangle someone
pincushion
a small cushion used for holding pins while sewing
virile
strong, energetic, and sexually active; manly
ingratiate
to try to make someone like or approve of you, often by flattering them
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
anathema
something that is strongly disliked or rejected
sheathe
to put something, especially a sword, into its sheath
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adieu
goodbye; used when leaving someone
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
wince
to make a quick, small movement because of pain, fear, or embarrassment
crisscross
a pattern of lines, roads, or paths that cross each other
indiscretion
a careless or embarrassing mistake, especially in speech or behavior
phalanx
a group of soldiers or police standing or moving in a tight formation
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
femoral
relating to the thigh bone or the upper part of the leg
saleswoman
a woman who sells goods or services
nadir
the lowest point in someone's success, happiness, or situation
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
crass
rude, insensitive, and lacking good taste