Vocabulary

• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• out of gas: Having no more gasoline in the tank of a vehicle.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
• like white on rice: To stay very close or be very persistent.
• firm up: To make something stronger or more definite.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• check out
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
• reward: To give something because of someone's good work
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• generic: Concerning a product without a brand name
• dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
• villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
• plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
• hectic: (Of time, activity) very busy; full of activity
• responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
• humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• infamous: Famous because of something bad
• rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
• spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
• pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
• intrigue: To make someone interested or curious
• act: To behave in a certain way
• abide: To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
• citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
• provoke: To deliberately annoy to make someone aggressive
• consultant: Expert who gives (paid) advice
• violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
• alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
• vent: To express anger or grievance loudly/with feeling
• redeem: To exchange (coupon/voucher) for merchandise, etc.
• heist: A burglary; a theft of a house or bank
• battle: Military fight between armies
• studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
• frivolous: Silly; not as serious as it should be
• shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
• production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
• village: Small town in the country
• disgrace: Shame or dishonor
• spite: Wish to hurt another person; malice; maliciousness
• celestial: Concerning the sky or objects in the sky
• muddle: To cause confusion through interference
• action: Something that a person or thing does
• flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• finale: Last part of a musical piece or performance
• righteous: Regarding what you think is right
• refresh: To refill a person's glass with a drink
• long: Person's name
• law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
• climax: Most exciting, intense point in a series of events
• save: To make your computer keep a file
• ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
• number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
• trilogy: Series of three connected works
• disappointing: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
• soulmate: Person thought to be your perfect romantic partner
• precede: To happen or come before something
• late: At a time after the expected time
• lore: Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
• covenant: Solemn promise or vow
• prequel: A story, or movie that comes before another one
• samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
• meaty: Important and significant
• stud: A man who (looks like he) has many lovers
• movie: Motion picture; film
• incarcerate: To put in prison; to jail someone
• botch: To do something very badly or carelessly
• father: A male parent
• superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
• canonical: (Of books) considered important in a religion