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Homeland S5E4: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 4DramaWar & PoliticsCrime

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  • deniable

    Word

    able to be denied or made to seem untrue

  • redraw

    Word

    to draw something again or in a different way

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • jangle

    Word

    to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound

  • douche

    Word

    an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • muscling

    Word

    the use of force or pressure to get something

  • whimper

    Word

    to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

  • precarious

    Word

    not safe or steady and likely to fail, fall, or change suddenly

  • isis

    Word

    the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • desertion

    Word

    the act of leaving a person, group, or organization without permission or support

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  • talker

    Word

    a person who talks a lot, especially in a lively or persuasive way

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • bitters

    Word

    a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

  • chime

    Word

    the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

  • extradition

    Word

    the process of sending someone back to another country to face trial or punishment

  • groan

    Word

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

  • chirp

    Word

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

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • cynical

    Word

    believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere

  • admirable

    Word

    deserving respect and approval

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  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • flagging

    Word

    becoming weaker or less active

  • let's play

    Phrase

    a video in which someone plays a video game and talks about it

  • going away

    Phrase

    the act of leaving a place

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • tyrant

    Word

    a cruel ruler who uses power in a harsh and unfair way

  • bitterness

    Word

    the bitter taste of something

  • damascus

    Word

    the capital city of Syria

  • flight risk

    Phrase

    a person who is likely to run away before a trial or punishment

  • screw with

    Phrase

    to annoy someone or interfere with something, often in a playful or irritating way

  • morphine

    Word

    a strong pain-relieving medicine used in hospitals

  • turn over

    Phrase

    to give something to someone in authority or for official handling

  • fall into the wrong hands

    Phrase

    to be obtained by people who should not have it

  • land on

    Phrase

    to reach a decision or agreement

  • living hell

    Phrase

    a situation that is extremely unpleasant and very hard to endure

  • conflicting

    Word

    not agreeing with something else; contradictory

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • pharaoh

    Word

    a ruler of ancient Egypt

  • sanction

    Word

    a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

  • sniff

    Word

    to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

  • allegation

    Word

    a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • trusting

    Word

    willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • pissed off

    Phrase

    very angry or annoyed

  • proclaim

    Word

    to announce something publicly or officially

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • play along

    Phrase

    to pretend to agree with or help with something

  • name after

    Phrase

    to give someone or something the name of another person or thing, usually to honor them

  • grunt

    Word

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

  • flatter

    Word

    to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

  • hacker

    Word

    a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • pant

    Word

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

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • make up

    Phrase

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

  • pick it up

    Phrase

    to speak or act more quickly

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • come around

    Phrase

    to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • track down

    Phrase

    to find someone or something after searching for them

  • chatter

    Word

    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

  • patriotic

    Word

    showing love for and support of your country

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • casualty

    Word

    a person who is killed or injured in an accident, war, or other event

  • figure out

    Phrase

    to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

  • resent

    Word

    to feel angry or upset about something unfair

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • sigh

    Word

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

  • untie

    Word

    to undo something that is tied or fastened

  • bribe

    Word

    a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

  • upgrade

    Word

    to make something newer, better, or more advanced

  • overthrow

    Word

    to remove a leader or government from power by force

  • artery

    Word

    a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • patriot

    Word

    someone who strongly loves and supports their country

  • dictator

    Word

    a ruler who has complete power over a country, often gained by force

  • slaughter

    Word

    to kill a large number of people or animals in a violent way

  • thank god

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen

  • walk in

    Phrase

    to enter a place on foot

  • either way

    Phrase

    used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

  • forwarding

    Word

    the act of sending something on to another place

  • drive up

    Phrase

    to drive a vehicle closer to a place or person

  • conditioned

    Word

    trained to react in a particular way

  • immunity

    Word

    protection from being punished, sued, or forced to do something

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • execute

    Word

    to do or carry out a plan, order, or task

  • assured

    Word

    certain and confident

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • surgical

    Word

    relating to surgery or used during surgery

  • don't worry

    Phrase

    A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

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