Vocabulary

• wake up: To stop sleeping
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• spared no expense: Spent a lot of money; did not try to save money.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
• over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• at least: As a minimum
• go on: To continue doing something
• food left: Uneaten food that remains after a meal or event.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• in style: Fashionable; popular
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
• chill: State of being a little cold
• alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
• grip: To hold someone's interest
• swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• performance: Act of doing something
• undermine: To weaken or destroy secretly and usually slowly
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
• misery: Thing that causes unhappiness
• obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• leave: To go away from; depart
• pale: Light in color; unhealthy looking
• adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
• comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
• ambiguity: State of being confusing, uncertain or unclear
• cement: Building material made from gray powder, water
• count: To add things together to find the total number
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• act: To behave in a certain way
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
• psycho: Person affected by psychosis; unbalanced person
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• cruelty: Intention to hurt others or be mean to them
• human: A person; a man, woman or child
• meet: To provide something that is necessary
• unfortunate: Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
• calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
• literary: Concerning writers or the profession of writing
• nest: Home, e.g. of twigs, made by a bird, insect etc.
• menace: Something that threatens or is dangerous
• terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
• monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
• potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• phoenix: Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
• quill: Pen made from a bird's feather
• cuckoo: Bird that lays its eggs in the nest of other birds
• oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
• unsettle: To upset; making someone feel uneasy