Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• out of sync: Not occurring at the same time or rate; not synchronized.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• grow on: To cause someone to begin to like
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
• break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
• zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
• in a flash: Extremely quickly; instantaneously.
• pull down: To destroy an old building; demolish
• look up to: To respect or admire someone
• have to: Must do
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• opening sequence: The series of shots or scenes that appear at the beginning of a film or television program, often setting the tone or introducing key elements of the story.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• next to: Being located along side another
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
• fill out: To become fatter
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• in light of: Because of; considering
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• for show: Done only to impress others, not for real use.
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• cut back: To use less of something
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
• out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
• at last: Finally; after a long delay.
• power on: To activate or switch on a device or machine.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• even once: At least one time; even a single time.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
• turn on
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
• character: Person in a story, movie or play
• chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
• shift: To change in position or direction
• odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
• intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
• edge: An advantage you have over others
• sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
• core: To take out the central section of a fruit
• burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
• manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• smash: Accident involving vehicles
• punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• defend: To protect and explain your position in court
• animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
• raid: Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• basement: Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
• rotation: Regular change of the crops grown in a field
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
• explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• part: Division of a book
• stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
• mount: To attach something to something else
• torch: Light or flame to be carried in the hand
• rotate: To regularly change people who perform a role
• flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
• anime: A form of Japanese animation
• spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
• muscular: Having strong or developed muscles
• explosive: Tending to show strong emotion suddenly
• bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
• motif: A distinctive form, shape or figure in a design
• endeavour: To attempt or make effort to do something
• arc: Smoothly curving line or movement
• toga: Ancient Roman garment made of long piece of cloth