fizzle
to fail or end in a weak, disappointing way
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Homeland S6E1: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 1DramaWar & PoliticsCrime
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overstay
to stay longer than you are allowed or longer than you planned
readmission
the act of being allowed to enter a school, hospital, or organization again
jiggle
to move with small, quick, shaky motions
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
humbles
to make someone feel less proud or less important
pathfinder
a person who finds a way through unknown places or new areas of knowledge
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
sandalwood
a fragrant wood used in perfume, incense, and carving
agitate
to make someone feel worried or upset
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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octagon
a flat shape with eight sides and eight angles
preempt
to act early to stop something from happening or to get ahead of it
isis
the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
intercontinental
relating to travel or activity between continents
incite
to encourage people to act violently or unlawfully
signpost
a sign at the side of a road that shows directions or distances
mouthful
the amount of food or liquid that fills your mouth
jihad
a struggle or fight carried out in the name of Islam
vigilance
careful attention to possible danger or problems
grossly
in a way that is very obvious and usually bad or unacceptable
punishable
described by law as deserving punishment