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a way out
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a route out of a place or situation
Carrie: I think it's a way out for both of us
Coveted
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Strongly desired by many
Brody: So, how do I apply to become your cabin boy? Carrie: Oh, that's a coveted spot
The rub
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the particular problem that makes a situation difficult or impossible
Premises
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the land and building owned by someone, especially by a company or organization
State
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verb FORMAL to say or write something, especially clearly and carefully
Judge: Would you state your full name? Carrie: Carrie Anne Mathison
Negligence
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noun, the fact not giving enough care or attention to someone or something
Judge: We' ve heard from dozens of witnesses, some who go so far as the accuse the CIA of covering up it's own negligence in the days and weeks leading up to the attack
overwhelming
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adjective, difficult to fight against
Therapist: We talked about really slowing things down so they're not so overwhelming
conceal
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verb, to prevent something from being known about or seen
She's been diagnosed as bipolar, a condition she concealed from the supervisor for more than 10 years
supervisor
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noun, a person whose job is to supervise someone or something
She's been diagnosed as bipolar, a condition she concealed from the supervisor for more than 10 years
up to speed
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idiom, if you are up to speed with a subject or activity, you have all the latest information about it and are able to do it well
Saul: Peter, you'll get her up to speed
go off someone/something
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phrasal verb, verb, to stop liking or being interested in someone something
Doctor: what do you mean you fucked up? Carrie: I mean, I went off my meds. Clearly that was a bad idea. Doctor: You told Dr. Hamlan you meds dulled you. Carrie: Well, maybe that's not such a bad thing. Doctor: This is quite the sea change for you
sea change
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noun, a complete change
Doctor: what do you mean you fucked up? Carrie: I mean, I went off my meds. Clearly that was a bad idea. Doctor: You told Dr. Hamlan you meds dulled you. Carrie: Well, maybe that's not such a bad thing. Doctor: This is quite the sea change for you
beg
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verb, to make a very strong and urgent request
Jessica Brody: And I know something is wrong now. I know it. And I'm begging you, please help me find her
stain
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verb/noun, to leave a mark on something that is difficult to remove / a dirty mark on something that is difficult to remove
Majid Javadi: No, thank you. I need to change my shirt. It's stained
detached
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adjective WITHOUT EMOTION, a detached person does not show any emotional involment or intend in a situation
Mira Berenson: For God's sake, Saul, stop this detached routine. Just get angry at something
stubborn
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adjective, a stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and refuses to do anything else / opposed to change or suggestion
Saul Berenson: He's (Majid Javadi) a stubborn man to begin with
So far, so good
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phrase, used to say that an activity has gone well until now
Max Piotrowski: He's (Majid Javadi) heading west towards 270. So far, so good (Javadi going to meet Carrie)
Audacious
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adjective, showing a willingness to take risk or offend people
Dar Adal: An audacious operation (talking to Saul about turning Javadi as an asset)
merit
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formal, noun, the quality of being good and deserving praise / verb, if something merits a particular treatment, it deserves or is considered important enough to be treated in that way
Der Adal: He signed off? Saul: Well, let's put it this way - He sees the merits of the operation. Der Adal: So he's taking it to the president?
the merits of something
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the advantages somerhing has compared to something else
Der Adal: He signed off? Saul: Well, let's put it this way - He sees the merits of the operation. Der Adal: So he's taking it to the president?

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