VOA慢速英语:Storms, Nature Uncover Bones on New York’s Island of the Dead

tide – n. the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean that is caused by the pull of the Sun and the Moon on the Earth

forensic anthropologist – n. a researcher whose job is the examination of human skeletal remains for law enforcement agencies to determine the identity of unidentified bones

erosion – n. the gradual destruction of something by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice

marginalized – adj. someone who is put or kept in a powerless or unimportant position within a society or group

destitute – adj. extremely poor

morgue – n. a place where the bodies of dead people are kept until they are buried or cremated

embankment – n. a raised bank or wall that is built to carry a roadway or hold back water

sanitation – n. the process of keeping places free from dirt, infection, and disease by removing waste, trash and garbage, by cleaning streets

grim – adj. unpleasant or shocking to see or think about