convulse
to shake violently, especially because of illness, pain, or strong emotion
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Homeland S6E2: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 2DramaWar & PoliticsCrime
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aby
a deep chasm or abyss
entrap
to catch someone by tricking them or setting a trap for them
agitate
to make someone feel worried or upset
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
isis
the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
saddled
having a saddle on it
underage
too young to be allowed to do something by law
taint
to spoil something by adding a harmful or unwanted substance or influence
jihad
a struggle or fight carried out in the name of Islam
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defer
to delay something until a later time
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
altercation
a short, noisy argument
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
inflammatory
likely to make people angry or cause trouble
hepatitis
a disease that causes inflammation of the liver
barrack
a building where soldiers live
nodding
slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment
salaam
a Muslim greeting meaning peace
loaning
the act of lending something to someone
indefinite
not exact, fixed, or clearly known
financier
a person who manages or invests large amounts of money