Homeland S5E2: English vocabulary

a person who watches or observes something

a person who opposes a government or official policy and speaks out against it

a Muslim greeting meaning peace

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

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

the act of getting into something or going through it

to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have legal permission to stay

to have no moral or legal permission to do something

the British government agency responsible for internal security and counterintelligence

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

a major annual American award for achievements in journalism, literature, and music

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

to accept an unpleasant task, blame, or embarrassment so others do not have to

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

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

careful about what you say or do, especially to keep something private

something that makes a fact or quality seem proud, admirable, or positive

harm done in return for harm received; revenge

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

a harsh scolding or reprimand

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

a large arrival of people or things at the same time

a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

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

to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

to use someone or something as a way to avoid blame or responsibility

the skin on the top of your head

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

kept secret or done in a hidden way

far away; at a great distance

used to say that you hope something will happen, if God allows it

a computer virus that hides inside another file or program

a football play in which the ball carrier runs around the outside of the line

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

a large piece of ice floating in the sea, broken off from a glacier or ice sheet

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

to spread over and take control of a place, often in an unwanted way

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

willing or likely to do something; having a tendency to do it

to announce something publicly or officially

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

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

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

to notice or understand something, especially by using your senses

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

loyal support for a person, group, or cause

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

a greeting used when meeting a Muslim

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

the act of moving to a new place to live or work

a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

the activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides

a result or meaning that is suggested but not stated directly

to travel toward the south

to some extent; fairly

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

relating to a parliament or its members

fixed firmly in place

to say or explain something clearly and exactly

a style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation

a casual way to say goodbye

an informal way to address a group of people, like 'ladies and gentlemen