Homeland S5E3: English vocabulary

a flat sea animal with a long tail that can sting

hostile and aggressive

more able or skilled than someone or something else

clear and easy to understand; expressed in a clear way

to breathe air out of your lungs

a struggle or fight carried out in the name of Islam

to calm someone down by giving them what they want or by making them less angry

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

a person who fights against a government or other authority, especially as part of an armed group

not likely to succeed or have any useful result

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

having two opposite parts, sides, or poles

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

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

past tense of ski

to breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed

a drug that makes someone calm or sleepy

in a way that is barely noticeable or easy to hear, see, or feel

to criticize someone sharply, especially for bad behavior

very bad, unpleasant, or shocking

locked with a key

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to join together to defend yourself against criticism or an attack

a person or company that makes a formal offer to buy something, especially at an auction

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

a person who goes camping

a soft, light metal used especially in batteries

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

a government official who gathers and handles secret information

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

carefully planning what to do in a way that is often selfish or dishonest

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

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

a respected and experienced political leader

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

staying hidden or shut away in a place, often for safety or privacy

in a place where you are hidden and unlikely to be found

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

the capital city of Syria

working properly and ready to use

to try to get someone to like you or support you, often in an insincere 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

the act of fastening something with a screw

a large amount of money, especially one that costs a lot

looking or sounding a little suspicious or not fully trustworthy

something troublesome, harmful, or unpleasant

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

for now; until something changes

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

unfinished things that still need attention

to laugh quietly

mentally healthy and able to think clearly

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

to fail to keep a promise or agreement

a small unfinished task or problem that still needs attention

someone who seems able to know what other people are thinking

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

to punish someone by doing harm in return for a wrong done to you or someone else

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

a person who gives money, time, or help to support good causes

to announce something publicly or officially

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

another spelling of timeline

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

to connect to a computer system or network

To push something down hard or with force

a substance in coffee, tea, and some other plants that makes you feel more awake

extremely important or necessary

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain