Homeland S3E8: English vocabulary

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a soft, light metal used especially in batteries

a bank that helps companies raise money and handle large financial deals

to be punished very severely, especially by being hanged

a severe headache that often affects one side of the head and may cause nausea or vision problems

the act of moving something on wheels

past tense and past participle of shoot

to give someone the responsibility for something or for taking care of something

not interested in something and not caring about it

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to do something with full effort or confidence

used to say what you would prefer

working properly and ready to use

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

cause something to improve a lot

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

an instruction to your bank to pay a fixed amount of money regularly to another account

sexual activity between lovers

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

to think that something is probably true or will happen

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police

a wheelbarrow or a similar cart with one wheel

believing that something is true, often when it is not

to make friendly again after an argument or disagreement

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

a group of wild boars

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

a large room or hall where people sit to watch a performance or hear a speech

showing a lack of courage

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to escape or get free suddenly

to register that you have arrived at work, usually by using a time clock

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

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

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a business that gives legal advice and represents clients in court

the act of becoming red in the face or skin

a quick, informal check or inspection

something that goes well with something else and makes it look or work better

following traditional beliefs, rules, or practices, especially in religion

to deal with a problem or difficult feeling gradually, step by step

a statement that is meant to make someone feel confident or safe

as; in the same way that

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

lasting a long time or taking more time than expected

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

the removal of things that are blocking a space or getting in the way

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a list of topics to be discussed at a meeting

a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

carefully planned to achieve a particular goal, especially in a difficult situation

violent or hostile behavior toward someone

to end something, especially a contract, job, or service

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

a very short period of time

used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

having firm, well-defined muscles

the act of sending something on to another place

not well known or not easily understood

relating to Congress, especially the US Congress

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

to make small changes to something

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

ideas or guesses about something when you do not have enough facts

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

used to praise a performance or show approval