Homeland S4E2: English vocabulary

to bury a dead body

the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

the act of leaving a place

to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

past tense and past participle of shoot

a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to lead a group, team, or project

a short text that explains a picture or photo

a casual greeting meaning “what’s up?

the fact of being responsible for your actions and able to explain them

a deep, low, continuous sound

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

to be very effective and bring a big improvement

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

to laugh quietly

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

the process of trying to understand or solve something

to start opposing someone or something you used to support

to stop yourself from doing something because you feel nervous or afraid

not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

a noisy, rough fight or argument

the study of how living things and their body parts work

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do

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

to appear or happen, especially by chance

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

to submit something, such as a request or application

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to speak or act more quickly

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

in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

as; in the same way that

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

able to die; not living forever

an Italian title used before a woman's name

the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly

to some extent; fairly

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

preserved or sold in bottles

unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

a casual way to say goodbye

the crime of betraying your country or government

a small flying machine that is controlled from a distance

having a ring or rings around it

to control or influence someone or something, often in a dishonest or unfair way

the bride, groom, and the close family and friends with them at a wedding

the size or importance of something, especially when it is large

to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

being in a hospital as a patient

to make a low, steady sound

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

a device in a car that makes a loud noise if someone tries to break in or move it

the act of pitching a baseball

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

never; not at any time, used for emphasis

covered with scales

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

cut into pieces or fragments

not willing to do something

a soft absorbent item worn by a baby to catch urine and stool

a polite way to say you do not want something