Homeland S6E12: English vocabulary

to make something explode

to criticize someone sharply, especially for bad behavior

an official note or report sent within an organization

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

covered with oil or grease

something used to trick or attract someone or something

to fail badly or make a serious mistake

to end well or be resolved successfully

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

the act of sealing a hole or gap

to make it possible for something to happen

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

the government agencies that collect and analyze secret information for a country

to officially end a law or rule

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

a person who takes part in a public protest

a trick or plan used to deceive someone

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

to drive around casually with no particular destination

an act or statement that makes something seem bigger, better, or worse than it really is

the formal ceremony when someone begins an important public job, especially as president

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

to lead a group, team, or project

a large movement of people leaving a place

happening in the mind without you being aware of it

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

to make a list, report, or book by gathering information from different sources

almost; very nearly

to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

a big difference between two things

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

in a very successful way

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

in a way that is very clear or easy to notice

a state of severe mental illness

kept secret or done in a hidden way

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

used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen

used to say that someone has succeeded very well

something that is not possible or not acceptable

an informal way to say that you do not believe what someone has said

a lawyer in England and Wales who gives legal advice and prepares cases

a group of wild boars

willing to believe that other people are honest and will not harm you

the first nuclear bomb ever made or used

an informal, mildly disapproving word for a good-looking young man, especially one who seems vain or too concerned with his appearance

a main character in an action movie who is brave and tough

a great success

to remove things that are unwanted or unnecessary

able to be trusted or believed

a long weapon with a pointed metal tip, used in the past by soldiers

a person who helps two people or groups work or communicate together

to keep someone in official custody, usually for questioning

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to depend on something; to be decided by something

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

the act of making something stronger or more effective

people who have little money or wealth

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

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

the way a play, show, or event is arranged and presented

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

very; extremely

using irony

the activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides

to some extent; fairly

to give something to another person

a flat shape with five straight sides and five angles

used to ask someone to repeat what they said