eviscerate
Wordto remove the organs from a body
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Homeland S1E10: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 10DramaWar & PoliticsCrime
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hysteric
Worda person who is very emotional or reacts in an exaggerated way
profligate
Wordrecklessly wasteful, especially with money or resources
intricacy
Wordthe state of having many small, complicated parts or details
fleeced
Wordto cheat someone out of a lot of money
zealot
Worda person who is extremely and often unreasonably devoted to a belief or cause
measly
Wordvery small or too small to be satisfying
append
Wordto add something to the end of a document, file, or list
welcomer
Worda person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
Wordthings that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
summation
Wordthe act of adding numbers or amounts together
caroling
Wordsinging Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
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nab
Wordto catch or seize someone or something quickly and suddenly
resolute
Wordshowing strong determination and not giving up
abler
Wordmore able or skilled than someone or something else
impressionist
Wordan artist, writer, or composer who uses impressionism
spook
Worda ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes
dismal
Wordvery sad, gloomy, or depressing
gory
Wordshowing a lot of blood or violence
vigilant
Wordwatching carefully for danger or problems
interrogate
Wordto question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way
evener
Wordsomething that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
despicable
Wordvery bad and deserving strong disapproval
polka
Worda lively dance with quick steps and a hop
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entice
Wordto attract or tempt someone by making something seem appealing
cocking
Wordthe act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism
whit
Worda very small amount; not even a little
devout
Wordshowing strong religious belief and commitment
loaning
Wordthe act of lending something to someone
compel
Wordto force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it
fleece
Wordthe woolly coat of a sheep or goat
quadrant
Wordone of four equal parts of a circle or space
relentless
Wordcontinuing without stopping or weakening
conscientious
Wordcareful to do things well and correctly
deport
Wordto force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have legal permission to stay
fucked up
Phrasein a very bad, damaged, or disordered state
intrusion
Wordthe act of entering a place or situation in a way that is unwanted or not allowed
intelligence officer
Phrasea government official who gathers and handles secret information
swing for
Phraseto be punished very severely, especially by being hanged
fives
Worda game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
hot date
Phrasean informal date that is expected to be romantic or sexual
shotted
Wordpast tense and past participle of shoot
leverage
Wordthe power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more
back into
Phraseto end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances
channeling
Wordthe act of directing energy, money, or attention into something
rue
Wordto feel regret about something you did or about what happened
scrutiny
Wordcareful and often critical examination of something
veto
Wordthe right or power to stop a decision, law, or plan from being accepted
time in
Phraseto record that you have started work or a shift
cabling
Wordthe installation of cables or a cable system
special agent
Phrasean FBI or other government detective
well said
Phraseused to say that you agree with what someone has just said
in the limelight
Phrasethe state of being noticed by the public, especially by the media
find out
Phraseto discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
sanction
Worda punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule
way out
Phrasefar away; at a great distance
safe house
Phrasea place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police
roger that
Phraseused to say that you have received and understood a message
on edge
Phrasenervous and unable to relax
spied
Wordto notice or see someone or something unexpectedly
special election
Phrasean election held at an unusual time, usually to fill a vacant office
outrageous
Wordshockingly bad, excessive, or offensive
substantially
Wordto a great degree; a lot
cowardly
Wordshowing a lack of courage
what do you want
Phrasea rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
major in
Phraseto study a subject as your main subject at college or university
hacker
Worda person who breaks into computer systems or networks
cuckoo
Worda bird with a loud two-note call, known for laying its eggs in other birds' nests
like that
Phraseused to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
deserving
Worddeserving praise, help, or respect
come around
Phraseto change your opinion and start agreeing with someone
zoned
Wordrestricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area
carve
Wordto cut or shape something with a knife or tool
real world
Phrasethe ordinary world of everyday life, especially as different from school, theory, or imagination
interrogation
Wordthe act of questioning someone closely, especially by police
the way
Phraseas; in the same way that
to be honest
Phraseused to introduce a frank opinion or statement
pajamas
Wordclothes you wear for sleeping
draw in
Phraseto pull something inward or toward the center
sophomore
Worda student in the second year of high school or college
bedded
Wordpast tense and past participle of bed
runaway
Worda person, especially a child or teenager, who has run away from home or another place where they were staying
work on
Phraseto spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
jog
Wordto run slowly and steadily, especially for exercise
figure out
Phraseto find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it
slug
Worda small shell-less land mollusk that moves slowly and leaves a trail of slime
id
Wordan official card or document that shows who someone is
plumber
Worda person whose job is to install and repair pipes, sinks, toilets, and other water systems
concussion
Worda brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head, often causing confusion or dizziness
mortal
Wordable to die; not living forever
kind of
Phraseto some extent; fairly
capitol
Wordthe building where a state legislature meets
jazz
Worda style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation
chartered
Wordused for a vehicle, flight, or trip that is hired for a special purpose
see ya
Phrasea casual way to say goodbye
courier
Worda person or company that carries packages or documents for others
drone
Worda small flying machine that is controlled from a distance
lesbian
Worda woman who is sexually attracted to women
aggression
Wordviolent or hostile behavior toward someone
tuning
Wordthe act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right