Vocabulary

• at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
• beat down: (of the sun) to shine very strongly and make the air very hot
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• at peace with: Feeling calm and content about something, especially after a period of worry or difficulty.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• check out
• ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
• straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• strike: To hit something
• inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
• feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
• substitute: To perform the tasks instead of someone else
• reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
• humble: Being lower in quality or status
• interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
• universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• adapt: To change something for a different function
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• vision: Ability to see; eyesight
• survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
• swap: To exchange goods without spending money; trade
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• ambiguous: Able to be understood in more than one way
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• restore: To return a thing to its original condition
• explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
• sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• protocol: Written agreement between countries
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
• pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
• infinity: State of being without end; endless time, space
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• gruesome: Showing horrible scenes, e.g. showing blood
• marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
• resurrect: To make something forgotten/lost take on new life
• contentment: Satisfaction with your situation in life
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• vest: US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
• strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
• hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
• man: Humans in general, including male and female
• save: To make your computer keep a file
• eventual: Coming or happening at a later or end of the time
• avenger: Someone who takes revenge on someone
• afterlife: Life after death
• gauntlet: Thick heavy glove worn to protect hands and arms
• wolf: A dog-like wild animal
• axe: Tool with a sharp metal edge used to chop wood
• preview: Showing of a movie before public release
• spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
• vat: A large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
• surfer: Person riding the waves on a surfboard
• nebula: Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
• hulk: Large object, e.g. a boat
• ebony: Dark brown timber from a tropical tree
• runtime: Length of time a machine operates