Homeland S3E2: English vocabulary

a small committee made up of members of a larger committee

continuing without stopping or weakening

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

in a direction that is parallel to the ground or horizon

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive

very unusual, unconventional, or extreme

a person who speaks in court about someone's good character or reputation

to be punished very severely, especially by being hanged

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

in a careful, organized way that follows a plan or method

a strong addictive drug made from the juice of the opium poppy

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

something that is fake or meant to deceive

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to add something you have just realized or remembered

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

for now; until something changes

to make friendly again after an argument or disagreement

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

someone or something that is especially harmful or troublesome for you

the top part of a page, document, or website that usually shows a title or other information

to identify an illness or problem by examining the signs and tests

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

likely to cause doubt, concern, or suspicion

used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

a record of a person's past illnesses and treatment

a bank transfer sent electronically from one account to another

in a blunt or direct way

to die or be destroyed, especially in a sudden or tragic way

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

a quarrel that ends a friendship or makes a relationship worse

exactly right; very accurate

showing a lack of courage

a small booklet or leaflet about one subject

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

to keep trying to do something even when it is difficult

to take something away, especially in a vehicle

a large tub that you fill with water for washing your body

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

to begin to exist or happen; come from a place, time, or idea

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

famous for something bad or shocking

to make a long, narrow cut in something

as; in the same way that

not working properly or having a fault

a judge who deals with minor criminal cases and preliminary hearings

a machine or device used in the home for a particular job

a strong underground shelter used for protection

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly

to move away and stop bothering someone

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

an entrance or route into a place

violent or hostile behavior toward someone

the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

a long dress worn for formal events or special occasions

relating to the treatment of mental illness

to officially say that something is not allowed

very loud and forceful

deserving respect because of honest, fair, and good behavior

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

a length of time

being in a hospital as a patient

fifteen minutes before a particular hour

trained to react in a particular way

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation