Tag Archive: entertainment – expert

©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…
Read more

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…
Read more

©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…
Read more

©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…
Read more

©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…
Read more

©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…
Read more

©Netflix Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better or more than something else His goal is to surpass the world record. viewership /VYOO-er-ship/ [noun] – the type or number of people who watch a particular television program or station The show’s viewership dropped to nearly half of what it used to be. core /kawr/ [adjective] – central; basic Our target is to appeal to our core customers’ demands. emergence /ih-MUR-juhns/ [noun] – the process of becoming known or developing Researchers are currently studying the emergence of the pandemic flu. premiere /pri-MEER/ [verb] – to…
Read more

©Getty Images via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. auction /AWK-shuhn/ [noun] – a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each thing until the thing is sold to the person who will pay most We will be holding an auction of 19th-century pieces on Tuesday. presume /pri-ZOOM/ [verb] – to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain I presume we’ll arrive by nine o’clock. bidding /BID-ing/ [noun] – the act of offering to pay a particular amount of money for…
Read more

©Bryan Bedder/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bring forth /BRING-fohrth/ [phrasal verb] – to cause something to happen or be seen or known Polluted water might bring forth several diseases. driving force /DRAHY-ving-fohrs/ [noun] – someone or something that has the power to make things happen Shane was the driving force behind the project. prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important Coco Chanel was prominent in the fashion industry. mogul /MOH-gul/ [noun] – an important person who is very rich or powerful The media mogul ended his speech with an inspiring quote. multiculturalism /muhl-tee-KUHL-cher-uh-liz-uhm/ [noun] – the belief…
Read more

©Theo Wargo/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gala /GEY-luh/ [noun] – a special public occasion at which there is a lot of entertainment, usually in the form of different types of performances The company holds an annual fashion gala, which is joined by employees dressed in their best outfits. bestow /bih-STOH/ [verb] – to give something as an honour or present An Olympic gold medal is the highest honor the athletic event can bestow. flamboyant /flam-BOI-uhnt/ [adjective] – brightly coloured and easily noticed Anne Hathaway’s dress was perfectly crafted with a flamboyant bunch of flowers. create a lot of buzz…
Read more