Vocabulary

• black and white
• in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• aspect ratio: The ratio of the width to the height of an image or screen.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
• turn into: To change to become something else
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
• have to: Must do
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• in plain sight: Easily visible; not hidden.
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• check out
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
• script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
• convey: To carry or transport something
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• rage: Strong or violent anger
• confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
• emphasize: To stress the items that are important
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
• seek: To ask someone for help
• rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
• vision: Ability to see; eyesight
• tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• sympathetic: Feeling favorable to something; wanting to support
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• absence: State of not being present, or not existing
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
• enlightenment: State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
• silent: Without making any noise; soundless
• insist: To demand that someone do something
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• capsule: Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
• protagonist: Main character in a story
• director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• fond: Happy and loving; To like someone or something very much
• fleet: Group of ships under one commander
• symbol: Image that means or represents something
• pretentious: Trying to seem more cultured/clever than you are
• faithful: (Religious) people who believe in a god or gods
• underdog: One who is not expected to win in a fight/race
• sin: Act that breaks a religious law
• catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• reminder: Something that causes one to remember something
• picture: General situation or state of being
• intensify: To make something stronger or more extreme
• meet: To provide something that is necessary
• out: No longer stylish (e.g. fashion)
• artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• close: Almost; near
• journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• holocaust: Act of mass destruction and loss of life in a war
• number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
• maid: Female servant in a house or hotel
• photograph: To take a picture with a camera
• onward: Moving toward a future (often better) time/place
• nun: Female member of a religious group
• transitional: Regarding changes in state, movement, place etc.
• titular: With or bearing a title; in name only
• lighthouse: Tower with a light that warns ships about rocks
• white: Person's name
• cinematography: Act of making a film
• goggle: Protective covering for the eyes
• oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry