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©BBC via Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. biographical /bahy-uh-GRAF-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – about someone’s life You shoud read the biographical note about the author on the back of the book. acclaimed /uh-KLEYM/ [adjective] – attracting public approval and praise He has published eight highly acclaimed novels. portray /pawr-TREY/ [verb] – to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work Actor Kento Yamazaki has portrayed many different characters. influential /in-floo-EN-shuhl / [adjective] – having a lot of influence on someone or something I met some influential artists at the museum’s opening event. franchise /FRAN-chayz/…
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©Marvel Studios, Sony, Columbia Pictures Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. installment /in-STAWL-muhnt/ [noun] – one of the parts of something, such as a show or movie, that is experienced as part of a series over a period of time “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” is the third and last installment of Disney’s popular musical film. trilogy /TRIL-uh-jee/ [noun] – a series of three books, plays, movies, etc. written about the same situation or characters, forming a continuous story My brother is a solid fan of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. prior /PRAHY-er/ [adjective] – existing or happening before something…
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© BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legendary /LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ [adjective ] – very famous and admired or spoken about I read a book about Odysseus, the legendary Greek hero. overtake /oh-ver-TEYK/ [verb] – to go past something by being a greater amount or degree Netflix is overtaking Disney in popularity. jury /JOOR-ee/ [noun] – a group of people chosen to decide the winner of a competition The discussion of the juries was quite serious. establish /ih-STAB-lish / [verb] – to cause something or someone to be accepted in or familiar with a place, position, etc My uncle’s company has established itself…
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©Neon, Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. flurry /FLUR-ee/ [noun] – a sudden, short period of activity, excitement, or interest The actor’s arrival caused a flurry of excitement. biopic /BAHY-oh-pik/ [noun] – a film about the life of a real person “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a biopic of Queen’s frontman, Freddie Mercury. a long time coming /uh-LAWNG-tahym-KUHM-ing/ [idiom] – arriving or happening after a lot of time has passed His promotion was a long time coming This promotion has been a long time coming but better late than never. mainstream /MEYN-streem/ [adjective] – considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs,…
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©Marvel Studios Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dominate /DOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to be the largest, most important, or most noticeable part of something Taylor Swift dominates the Apple Music charts with her album, “Red (Taylor’s Version)”. box office /BOKS-aw-fis/ [noun] – the financial success or failure of a movie or play measured by ticket sales Jurassic Park had broken all box office records. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention, because of being very good or interesting Bangkok is notable for its busy open-air markets. benchmark /BENCH-mahrk/ [noun] – a level of quality that can be used as a standard…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. charity /CHAR-i-tee/ [noun] – an organization whose purpose is to give money, food, or help to those who need it, or to carry out activities such as medical research that will help people in need, and not to make a profit We are donating some of our old clothes to charity. arduous /AHR-joo-uhs/ [adjective] – difficult, needing a lot of effort and energy Alice finds solving math problems to be arduous. norm /NAWRM/ [noun] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with Leaving a tip for the…
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©Art Streiber/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images, Terrell Mullin Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wicked /WIK-id/ [adjective] – slightly immoral or bad for you, but in an attractive way Carl had a wicked grin on his face as he crept up behind Ellen. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a film, book, play, etc. that has been made from another film, book, play, etc. The movie adaptation of my favorite novel was impressively created. glimpse /glimps/ [noun] – an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time The actress gave a glimpse of her new movie through an Instagram…
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©Lionsgate, Paramount Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nominate /NOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to say officially that a film, song, program, artist, etc. will be included in a competition for a prize Mr. Lopez has been nominated by the majority to replace the former CEO. negotiation /ni-goh-shee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves The proposal is now under final negotiations between the company and the investors. portray /pawr-TREY/ [verb] – to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work The actress…
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©Live Nation Entertainment Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenal /fi-NOM-uh-nl/ [adjective] – extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way The Beatles’ music has been an all-time phenomenal success. leg /leg/ [noun] – a part of a trip, competition, or activity that has several stages The Southeast Asian leg of Ariana Grande’s upcoming concert was canceled. sweep over (something/someone) /sweep-oh-ver/ [phrasal verb] – to suddenly affect someone very strongly The tragedy swept over Kyle’s loved ones. rollout /ROHL-out/ [noun] – the act of making something, especially a product or service, available for the first time The vaccine rollout in the…
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©Rex/Shutterstock/Reuters/Nintendo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. buff /buhf/ [noun] – a person who knows a lot about and is very interested in a particular subject Jack is a rock buff. His favorite band is Nirvana. chip in /CHIP-in/ [phrasal verb] – to contribute something as one’s share of a joint activity, cost, etc. Takashen Corporation chipped in the production of Klopi Company’s new line of products. distribution /dis-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of giving things out to several people, or spreading or supplying something The record albums are all set and ready for distribution. reminisce /rem-uh-NIS/ [verb] – to talk or…
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