browbeat
to pressure someone by speaking to them in a harsh, threatening way
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Homeland S7E10: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 10DramaWar & PoliticsCrime
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baronial
relating to a baron or to the lifestyle of the nobility
overstate
to describe something as bigger, better, or more important than it really is
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
arboreal
relating to trees or living in trees
instigate
to cause something bad or violent to happen
brimming
full to the top and likely to spill over
idyllic
very peaceful, beautiful, and pleasant
agitate
to make someone feel worried or upset
vane
a flat piece that turns in the wind, especially on a weather vane
devastate
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
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paralyze
to make a person or part of the body unable to move
waver
to move slightly back and forth, especially because of wind or uncertainty
impeach
to formally accuse a public official of serious wrongdoing
protracted
lasting much longer than expected
indignation
a feeling of anger because something seems unfair or insulting
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
ratify
to make an agreement, treaty, or contract officially valid by signing or approving it
vitals
the main body functions that doctors check, such as pulse and breathing
concur
to agree with someone or with a statement
racking
causing a lot of pain or suffering
infusion
a liquid made by soaking herbs, fruit, or other plant material in water
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt