Homeland S2E11: English vocabulary

small bits or pieces left after something has been scraped away

making a long, sharp s sound

a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise

in a way that is far away or not very clearly

a pipe or passage that carries water, gas, or wires from one place to another

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

to make a short, high sound, especially like a small bird or insect

to speak angrily and at length

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

something that is different from what is normal or expected

to admit that something is true, valid, or right, especially after resisting it

to take something apart so it can be moved, repaired, or examined

continuing without stopping or weakening

a reason that is given to hide the real reason for doing something

the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

a funny play, film, or situation that is full of silly or unlikely events

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

home; to or at home

the life or world believed to exist after death

to continue to exist or be remembered

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

to be punished very severely, especially by being hanged

lasting forever or seeming to continue without end

to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

the act of moving something on wheels

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

used after a number to show that there are more of the same kind than the number mentioned

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

a longer route taken to avoid a problem or to go somewhere else first

far away; at a great distance

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

familiar with something because you know it well

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or silly

including everything; in total

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

the act of blocking a place so that people or goods cannot enter or leave

soon; after a short time

very clear, detailed, and easy to imagine or remember

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

showing a lack of courage

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

busy and not available

to get on a horse or other animal

to keep trying to do something even when it is difficult

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

the activity of asking people questions to find out what they think, especially about an election

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

the capital city of Libya

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

to check or read something quickly

an insulting word for a stupid person

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

a person trained to give emergency medical care