Homeland S3E5: English vocabulary

a person who looks after a building or property

to treat someone in a cruel or insulting way

feeling or showing that you have lost all hope

to talk in a casual, lively way

a group of people who manage a department or organization

a small bird in the tit family

to be included in a particular category, law, or authority

to be punished very severely, especially by being hanged

to honor an event or place by being present

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the secret gathering of information about another country or organization

a remark that shows you were right after someone else was wrong

because of something that happened; as a result of it

full of energy, enthusiasm, and confidence

to choose someone as a candidate for an election, award, or job

to leave a partner or commitment suddenly and without warning

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the act of fastening something with a screw

a longer route taken instead of the shortest one, often because it is more pleasant or interesting

protected or cared for by someone reliable and capable

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

to drive a vehicle very fast, especially by pressing the accelerator hard

a group of wild boars

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

a city in central New York State

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

a person whose whereabouts are unknown

exactly right; very accurate

showing a lack of courage

a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, used to explain something

to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

no longer modern, useful, or in use

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

a person who watches for danger or for something important to appear

to stop something from happening or continuing

having beautiful views of nature

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

a person who is running away or hiding, especially from the police or from danger

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

having many bends or turns

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

the state of not having enough food, especially for a long time

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a period of time allowed for something to happen or be completed

unable to walk or move normally because of an injury or disability

to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

to stretch something out toward someone

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

to make something more active, lively, or effective

a casual way to say goodbye

to become healthier or improve

ready to work or start functioning

a casual way to say that everyone should start or continue something

a small flying machine that is controlled from a distance

violent or hostile behavior toward someone

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

a formal agreement between people, groups, or countries

a boat used for catching fish

a system of physical exercises and breathing used to improve health and relaxation

the act of sending something on to another place

being in a hospital as a patient

a surprising fact that was previously secret or unknown

pleasant, attractive, or welcoming and making you want to go closer or stay longer