whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Homeland S8E6: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 6DramaWar & PoliticsCrime
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disquiet
a feeling of worry or unease
enshrine
to protect or preserve something as important or sacred
nonessential
not necessary or important
appeasement
the act of calming someone or making them less angry
broach
to start talking about a difficult or sensitive subject
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
flinch
to make a quick, nervous movement because of fear, surprise, or pain
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
isis
the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood
somber
serious, sad, and not cheerful
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
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insurgency
an armed rebellion against a government or authority
blanketing
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material
honk
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice
insistent
showing that you want something done and will not easily accept no
evasive
careful not to answer directly or reveal too much
hysteria
a state of wild, uncontrolled emotion or excitement
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
insurgent
a person who fights against a government or other authority, especially as part of an armed group
discouraging
making someone feel less hopeful or confident
keyed
locked with a key
congratulation
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
the half of it
used to say that something is much more serious, surprising, or extreme than it first seemed