Vocabulary

• film set: A location, real or constructed, where a film or television show is shot.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• at least: As a minimum
• such as: For example; like
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at sea
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• have to: Must do
• in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
• black and white
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• set after: To chase or pursue someone or something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• set off: To start a journey
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• under canvas: Sleeping outdoors in a tent or temporary shelter.
• set up
• tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
• a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
• search out: To find someone or something after looking for them carefully.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• each section: Every individual part or division of something.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• at the crossroads: At a point where an important decision must be made.
• in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• Stake a claim: To assert a right or title to something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• sunken cities: Cities that have submerged underwater, either due to natural disasters or rising sea levels.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in flames: Burning fiercely
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• in no time: Very quickly or soon
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• mysterious: Unusual; hard to understand or work out
• intact: Being complete, without damaged or missing parts
• vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
• require: To demand that someone does something
• huge: Very very large
• section: A part of a whole
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• blow: To move something using air
• crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
• wreck: Car, plane, boat accident damaging the vehicle
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• sink: To push something down into the ground
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• leave: To go away from; depart
• bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• great: Very good; better than before
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
• part: Division of a book
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• mining: To place a bomb in the ground or the sea
• site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
• timber: Used to warn people that a tree is about to fall
• datum: Item of factual information
• gambling: Act of betting money on events
• diving: To swim deep under water with an air supply
• barge: Large low boat with a flat bottom
• casino: Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
• lumber: Pieces of wood cut ready for use in building
• destroyer: Something that destroys others, e.g. a navy ship
• sphinx: Ancient statue with lion's body/man's head