Homeland S5E8: English vocabulary

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

a death caused by an accident, war, or disease

firm and determined; not willing to change your mind

the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes

a Muslim greeting meaning peace

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

a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

to make something sweet or sweeter

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

locked with a key

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

the act of getting into something or going through it

a small armed group that kills people for a government or powerful group

extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting

everyone in a ship's crew

in a very bad, damaged, or disordered state

very unusual, unconventional, or extreme

clear and strong, and hard to ignore

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

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

a government official who gathers and handles secret information

the way a person, group, or organization is managed and controlled

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

greatest in amount, degree, or importance

relating to a change from one state, stage, or period to another

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

to shake slightly and uncontrollably, often because you are nervous, cold, or weak

imagined rather than real

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

a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe

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

the act of taking someone away by force and keeping them somewhere against their will

the installation of cables or a cable system

the need for quick action

to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested

one part of a bigger situation, explanation, or plan

an official rule or law made by a city or local government

to expect something or think it will happen

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

for now; until something changes

to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way

to laugh quietly

to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

to contact someone again after an earlier conversation, meeting, or message

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

to continue with a plan or activity, especially after a delay or discussion

a person who carries out a bombing and dies in the attack

a picture or animation that appears on a computer screen when it is idle

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

to announce something publicly or officially

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

to support one person or side in a disagreement or competition

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

to submit something, such as a request or application

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

to break or end a connection between things

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

to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

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

to check on something later or continue dealing with it

to go into or through something, often with force or difficulty

to put people or things into groups based on shared qualities

a greeting used when meeting a Muslim

to pretend you have an advantage, skill, or plan in order to trick someone

as; in the same way that

needing a lot of attention, affection, or support

very strong and violent

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

independent films, music, or books

the process of becoming narrower

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

to teach someone how to do something or how to behave

to cover or lie partly over something else