retch
to make the sound and movement of vomiting, without necessarily bringing anything up
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Homeland S4E7: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 7DramaWar & PoliticsCrime
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tenable
able to be defended or supported by evidence
proximate
very near in space or time
subjugate
to bring a person or group under control, often by force
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
thoroughness
the quality of doing something carefully and in detail
clamor
a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people
mortify
to make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed
errant
not following the usual rules or proper course
hobble
to walk with difficulty because you are hurt or weak
godly
religious and devoted to God
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
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overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
snarling
making a low, angry sound with the teeth showing
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
sulk
to sit or stay somewhere in a bad mood because you are annoyed or disappointed
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
familiarize
to help someone learn about something so they feel comfortable with it
clack
to make a sharp clicking sound
prizing
to value something very highly
impenetrable
impossible or very hard to pass through, enter, or see through
isis
the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood