studding
the act of decorating something with studs or small metal decorations
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Homeland S3E5: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 5DramaWar & PoliticsCrime
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cobweb
a spider's web, especially an old one covered with dust
bolo
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
humbles
to make someone feel less proud or less important
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
appointee
a person who has been appointed to a job or office
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
defection
the act of leaving a country, group, or cause to join the other side
militarily
in a way that relates to the military or armed forces
tempering
the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle
allege
to say that something is true, especially without proving it
dangle
to hang down loosely or swing gently
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vigilant
watching carefully for danger or problems
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
despicable
very bad and deserving strong disapproval
necking
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
salaam
a Muslim greeting meaning peace
clandestine
kept secret or done secretly, especially because it is illegal or not allowed
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
jerking
making quick, sharp movements
relentless
continuing without stopping or weakening
big boys
important or experienced people, especially those with power or authority
straining
the act of pulling something tight