dignitary
a person who is important because of a high rank or official position
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Homeland S8E4: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 4DramaWar & PoliticsCrime
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guarantor
a person or organization that promises to pay a debt or do something if another person cannot
frosted
covered with a thin layer of ice
outbound
going away from a place, especially in travel or transport
extricate
to free someone or something from a difficult place or situation
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
squawk
to make a loud, harsh sound
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
impasse
a situation where no further progress is possible, especially because people disagree
preempt
to act early to stop something from happening or to get ahead of it
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
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charade
something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer
emir
a ruler in some Muslim countries
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
salaam
a Muslim greeting meaning peace
shadowing
the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker
whine
to complain in a high, annoying voice
decoy
something used to trick or attract someone or something
at ease
a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position
home in
to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it
fives
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
bring it
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something