Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
• check out
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• pop up: To appear suddenly.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• on good terms: Having a friendly or cooperative relationship.
• going on: To continue doing something
• usher in: To mark the start of something new; to introduce or initiate.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• breaking dawn: The beginning of daylight; the first appearance of light in the morning.
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• ham it up: To overact or exaggerate a performance.
• in the know: Having secret or special information about something.
• crank up: To increase the level of something, such as sound or intensity.
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• pick out: To choose or select one item from many
• crime drama: A genre of film or television that focuses on crimes and their investigation.
• lighten up: To become more cheerful or less serious.
• tit for tat: An equivalent given in return; retaliation.
• pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• overwhelming majority: A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
• toe in: To turn the toes inward when standing or moving.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• on the cutting room floor: Removed or discarded during the editing process.
• on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• under the radar: Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
• stand down: To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• everything but the kitchen sink: Including almost everything imaginable; very many things.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• in living color: In full, bright, natural colors; vividly.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• go to town: To do something enthusiastically and thoroughly.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• pull off: To manage to succeed
• cat around: To engage in casual romantic relationships without commitment.
• across from: Being on the other side
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go on: To continue doing something
• side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• sheer number: A large quantity or amount of something.
• off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• switch off
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• in plain sight: Easily visible; not hidden.
• run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in charge: To be responsible for
• apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• spot: A certain place or area
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• renowned: Widely known and esteemed
• cruise: To easily achieve
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• cast: People who appear in a play or movie
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• role: Character played by an actor
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
• hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
• screen: To hide or block something from being seen
• marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
• recognizable: Being easily identified because of some quality
• guy: Man; boy; any person
• wig: Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• trek: Slow or difficult journey
• homage: Giving honor or respect to someone for achievement
• makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
• dead: Not alive
• rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• face: To cover a surface with something like paint
• soldier: Person working in an army to fight
• voice: Ability to sing well
• producer: Company producing or growing a certain product
• number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
• cameo: Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
• actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
• jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
• brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
• boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
• name: What something or someone is called
• spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
• ant: Insect with six legs that lives in large groups
• oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
• hobbit: Imaginary being in stories by JRR Tolkien