Vocabulary

  • in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
  • light on: To illuminate something.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • tv show: A television program.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • blend in: To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
  • settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
  • spring for: To pay for something, often unexpectedly or generously.
  • lead off: To begin; to start something, such as a meeting or performance.
  • all along: From the beginning; all the time.
  • of yore: Belonging to long ago; in ancient times.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • get a look: To have the opportunity to see something.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • power up: To turn on a device or system; to activate.
  • anyone's guess: Something that is unknown and cannot be predicted.
  • break the back of: To overcome the most difficult part of a task.
  • check out
  • subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
  • conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • chunk: A large bit of something; thick lump
  • craft: To make by hand and with much skill
  • disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
  • villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
  • nerd: Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
  • grasp: Person's control over something
  • spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • blend: To combine different elements or substances
  • handful: an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
  • assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
  • vanity: When you are too proud of your appearance/ability
  • adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
  • league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
  • animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
  • appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
  • scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
  • miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
  • unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
  • justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • extensive: Large; full or complete
  • faithful: (Religious) people who believe in a god or gods
  • legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
  • goofy: Silly or stupid; crazy
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
  • heroic: Courageous, determined, and worthy of admiration
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • poison: To affect something in a very negative way
  • attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
  • enable: To make it possible to do something
  • pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • borrow: To take and later return something from another
  • disappointment: Feeling or state of not being satisfied
  • bent: To become curved or no longer straight
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • assassin: Person who kills a public figure
  • venom: Poison, e.g. one produced by plant or animal
  • jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
  • quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
  • employ: To use something for a specific task
  • cameo: Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
  • photograph: To take a picture with a camera
  • island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
  • send: To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
  • bane: Something causing misery or death
  • armored: (Body, thing) protected by a covering
  • hulk: Large object, e.g. a boat
  • superhuman: Above or beyond human power or endurance
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    • adaptation

      US /ˌædæpˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
      • Changing to a new form; thing that is changed
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    • all along

      US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/

      • Adverb
      • From the beginning; all the time.
      • Phrase
      • In a line parallel to something long.
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    • animate

      US /ˈænəˌmet/

      UK /'ænɪmeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give life, energy, or motion to something
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    • anyone's guess

      US /ˈɛniwʌnz ɡɛs/

      UK /ˈeniwʌnz ɡes/

      • other
      • Something that is unknown and cannot be predicted.
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    • armored

      US /'ɑ:məd/

      UK /'ɑ:məd/

      • Adjective
      • (Body, thing) protected by a covering
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something in metal to protect it
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    • assassin

      US /əˈsæsn/

      UK /əˈsæsɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who kills a public figure
      B2
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    • assemble

      US /əˈsɛmbəl/

      UK /əˈsembl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put parts together to make a complete unit
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gather together in one place
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    • attack

      US /əˈtæk/

      UK /ə'tæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to destroy, beat, or injure
      • Noun
      • Act intended to hurt someone physically, mentally
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    • bane

      US /ben/

      UK /beɪn/

      • Noun
      • Something causing misery or death
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    • bent

      US /bɛnt/

      UK /bent/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become curved or no longer straight
      • To turn in a different direction, as a road
      • Adjective
      • Become curved or no longer straight
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    • blend

      US /blɛnd/

      UK /blend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine different elements or substances
      • To mix ingredients when cooking
      • Noun
      • Product known for mixing ingredients
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    • blend in

      US /blɛnd ɪn/

      UK /blend in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
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    • borrow

      US /ˈbɑ:roʊ/

      UK /ˈbɒrəʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and later return something from another
      • To carry one number to another column when adding
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    • break the back of

      US /breɪk ðə bæk ʌv/

      UK /breik ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • To overcome the most difficult part of a task.
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    • cameo

      US /ˈkæmioʊ/

      UK /ˈkæmiəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • chunk

      US /tʃʌŋk/

      UK /tʃʌŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large bit of something; thick lump
      • A significant amount or portion.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something into chunks.
      • To throw something forcefully (slang).
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    • conscious

      US /ˈkɑnʃəs/

      UK /ˈkɒnʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Aware of what is going on around you
      • Intentionally done; deliberate.
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    • craft

      US /kræft/

      UK /krɑ:ft/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make by hand and with much skill
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
      • Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
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    • disappointment

      US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

      UK /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling or state of not being satisfied
      • An event or situation that is not as good as you had hoped
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    • disguise

      US /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

      UK /dɪs'ɡaɪz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
      • The act of concealing the identity or true nature of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To change your appearance to not be noticed
      • To hide something so it will not be noticed
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    • domain

      US /doʊˈmeɪn/

      UK /dəˈmeɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A field of knowledge, thought or influence
      • Area that a ruler or government controls
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    • enable

      US /ɛˈnebəl/

      UK /ɪˈneɪbl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make it possible to do something
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
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    • extensive

      US /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

      UK /ɪkˈstensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Large; full or complete
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    • faithful

      US /ˈfeθfəl/

      UK /'feɪθfl/

      • Noun
      • (Religious) people who believe in a god or gods
      • Adjective
      • Showing constant support for someone or something
      • Worthy of trust
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
      B2
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    • get a look

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have the opportunity to see something.
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    • goofy

      US /ˈɡufi/

      UK /'ɡu:fɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Silly or stupid; crazy
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    • grasp

      US /ɡræsp/

      UK /ɡrɑ:sp/

      • Noun
      • Person's control over something
      • Act of holding something strongly in your hands
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold something in your hand very tightly
      • To understand or make sense of a complex idea
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    • handful

      US /ˈhændˌfʊl/

      UK /'hændfʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
      • A thing requiring great effort to control, manage
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    • heroic

      US /hɪˈroɪk/

      UK /həˈrəʊɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Courageous, determined, and worthy of admiration
      • Relating to or characteristic of a hero or heroes; grand or imposing in scale or style.
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    • hulk

      US /hʌlk/

      UK /hʌlk/

      • Noun
      • Large object, e.g. a boat
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in the black

      US /ɪn ði blæk/

      UK /in ðə blæk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating with a profit; not in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having a positive balance; out of debt.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in theaters

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Currently showing at movie theaters.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • jersey

      US /ˈdʒə:zi/

      UK /'dʒɜ:zɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
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    • justice

      US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

      UK /'dʒʌstɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being fair, equal, or just
      • Countable Noun
      • Person in a court who judges criminal cases
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    • lead off

      US /lid ɔf/

      UK /li:d ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin; to start something, such as a meeting or performance.
      • To be the first batter in a baseball game.
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    • league

      US /liɡ/

      UK /li:ɡ/

      • Noun
      • Group of people, countries with a common goal
      • Association of sports teams that organizes matches
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
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    • legend

      US /ˈlɛdʒənd/

      UK /'ledʒənd/

      • Noun
      • List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
      • Person famous for doing something very well
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    • light on

      US /laɪt ɑn/

      UK /lait ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something.
      • To discover something unexpectedly.
      • Adjective
      • Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • miracle

      US /ˈmɪrəkəl/

      UK /'mɪrəkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
      • A remarkable event or development that brings very welcome consequences.
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    • nerd

      US /nɚd/

      UK /nɜ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
      • A person who is extremely enthusiastic about and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of technical or scientific nature.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • of yore

      US /ʌv jɔr/

      UK /əv jɔ:/

      • other
      • Belonging to long ago; in ancient times.
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    • pair

      US /per/

      UK /peə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
      • Two people viewed together for some reason; couple
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put two things or people together
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    • poison

      US /ˈpɔɪzən/

      UK /ˈpɔɪzn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To affect something in a very negative way
      • To hurt or kill with a dangerous substance
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Substance that can kill when eaten/drunk
      • Something that has a harmful or destructive influence.
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    • power up

      US /ˈpaʊɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈpauə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn on a device or system; to activate.
      • To increase in strength, energy, or ability.
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    • scream

      US /skrim/

      UK /skri:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sudden loud, high sound
      • Noun
      • A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
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    • screen

      US /skrin/

      UK /skri:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide or block something from being seen
      • To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
      • Noun
      • Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
      • Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
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    • settle for

      US /ˈsɛtl fɔr/

      UK /ˈsetl fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accept something although not satisfied with it
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    • spin

      US /spɪn/

      UK /spɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a ball rotate when throwing it
      • To move something in a rapid turning motion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
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    • spring for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pay for something, often unexpectedly or generously.
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    • subtle

      US /ˈsʌtl/

      UK /'sʌtl/

      • Adjective
      • Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
      • Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
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    • superhuman

      US /ˌsjupɚˈhjumən/

      UK /ˌsu:pəˈhju:mən/

      • Adjective
      • Above or beyond human power or endurance
      • Countable Noun
      • Human with special power or endurance
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    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
      More
    • unrealistic

      US /ˌʌnri:əˈlɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
      B1
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    • vanity

      US /ˈvænɪti/

      UK /'vænətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • When you are too proud of your appearance/ability
      B2
      More
    • venom

      US /ˈvɛnəm/

      UK /ˈvenəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Poison, e.g. one produced by plant or animal
      B2
      More
    • villain

      US /ˈvɪlən/

      UK /'vɪlən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Character in a story who is mean or evil
      • Something or someone regarded as responsible for trouble or harm.
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    • weapon

      US /ˈwɛpən/

      UK /'wepən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
      • Something that is used for fighting, e.g. a gun
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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