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Hello Thing.
Hello Thing.
Hello
Thing
We had the actual actor, Victor, on set at all times.
We had the actual actor, Victor, on
set
set
X
at all times.
We
had
the
actual
actor
Victor
on
set
at
all
times
Actual filming process was,
Actual filming
process
process
X
was,
Actual
filming
process
was
it's just like working with another actor.
it's just like working with another actor.
it's
just
like
working
with
another
actor
You're reacting and he's speaking.
You're
reacting
reacting
X
and he's speaking.
You're
reacting
and
he's
speaking
He's signing.
He's
signing
.
He's
signing
Thing is a classic character in the Addams Family canon.
Thing is a classic character in the Addams Family
canon
canon
X
.
Thing
is
a
classic
character
in
the
Addams
Family
canon
The first phone call I had with Tim,
The first phone call I had with Tim,
The
first
phone
call
I
had
with
Tim
he wanted Thing to be derived from an actor, a performer.
he wanted Thing to be
derived
derived
X
from an actor, a performer.
he
wanted
Thing
to
be
derived
from
an
actor
a
performer
So we set out to find us an actor who could do the part.
So we
set out
set out
X
to find us an actor who could do the part.
So
we
set
out
to
find
us
an
actor
who
could
do
the
part
Somebody who had the right look to the hands,
Somebody who had the right look to the hands,
Somebody
who
had
the
right
look
to
the
hands
who had nimble fingers, was able to do all of these moves.
who had
nimble
nimble
X
fingers, was able to do all of these moves.
who
had
nimble
fingers
was
able
to
do
all
of
these
moves
Also, they had to be young enough
Also, they had to be young enough
Also
they
had
to
be
young
enough
and supple enough to fit in very awkward situations.
and
supple
supple
X
enough to
fit
fit
X
in very
awkward
awkward
X
situations.
and
supple
enough
to
fit
in
very
awkward
situations
Victor's a magician by trade.
Victor's a magician by
trade
trade
X
.
Victor's
a
magician
by
trade
That's what he does.
That's what he does.
That's
what
he
does
That's how he makes his living.
That's how he
makes his living
.
That's
how
he
makes
his
living
He's never been an actor.
He's never been an actor.
He's
never
been
an
actor
So we brought him in and we started
So we brought him in and we started
So
we
brought
him
in
and
we
started
doing rehearsals with him to see what he could do
doing
rehearsals
rehearsals
X
with him to see what he could do
doing
rehearsals
with
him
to
see
what
he
could
do
and to show him what worked with a walk
and to show him what worked with a walk
and
to
show
him
what
worked
with
a
walk
and what didn't work with a walk.
and what didn't work with a walk.
and
what
didn't
work
with
a
walk
And that first scene he kinda really nailed.
And that first scene he kinda really
nailed
nailed
X
.
And
that
first
scene
he
kinda
really
nailed
It's pretty hard to create from start to end.
It's pretty hard to create from start to end.
It's
pretty
hard
to
create
from
start
to
end
Even the way he talks, it's pretty hard
Even the way he talks, it's pretty hard
Even
the
way
he
talks
it's
pretty
hard
to find movements that can express feelings.
to find movements that can
express
express
X
feelings.
to
find
movements
that
can
express
feelings
I'm not above breaking a few fingers.
I'm not above breaking a few fingers.
I'm
not
above
breaking
a
few
fingers
For example, in love or angry.
For example, in love or angry.
For
example
in
love
or
angry
Everything is pretty hard when you do it with a real actor.
Everything is pretty hard when you do it with a real actor.
Everything
is
pretty
hard
when
you
do
it
with
a
real
actor
Yes, and serial killers.
Yes, and
serial killers
.
Yes
and
serial
killers
With Jenna, she accepted it really quickly
With Jenna, she accepted it really quickly
With
Jenna
she
accepted
it
really
quickly
that she's talking to a hand.
that she's talking to a hand.
that
she's
talking
to
a
hand
I know I'm stubborn, single minded and obsessive.
I know I'm
stubborn
stubborn
X
, single minded and obsessive.
I
know
I'm
stubborn
single
minded
and
obsessive
It honestly wasn't difficult at all.
It honestly wasn't difficult at all.
It
honestly
wasn't
difficult
at
all
It was more so difficult where if I had to interact with him
It was more so difficult where if I had to
interact
interact
X
with him
It
was
more
so
difficult
where
if
I
had
to
interact
with
him
and I had to pretend he was there and hold nothing.
and I had to pretend he was there and hold nothing.
and
I
had
to
pretend
he
was
there
and
hold
nothing
Did you really think my highly trained olfactory sense
Did you really think my highly trained
olfactory
olfactory
X
sense
Did
you
really
think
my
highly
trained
olfactory
sense
wouldn't pick up on the faint whiff
wouldn't pick up on the faint
whiff
whiff
X
wouldn't
pick
up
on
the
faint
whiff
of Neroli and Bergamot in your favorite hand lotion?
of Neroli and Bergamot in your favorite hand lotion?
of
Neroli
and
Bergamot
in
your
favorite
hand
lotion
I could do this all day.
I could do this all day.
I
could
do
this
all
day
On set you have to prepare with the VFX guys.
On
set
set
X
you have to prepare with the
VFX
guys.
On
set
you
have
to
prepare
with
the
VFX
guys
They have to see what angle do they use,
They have to see what angle do they use,
They
have
to
see
what
angle
do
they
use
how is Thing positioning, find ways to hide Thing.
how is Thing positioning, find ways to hide Thing.
how
is
Thing
positioning
find
ways
to
hide
Thing
For example, under the bed.
For example, under the bed.
For
example
under
the
bed
"Hey, I can't fit under the bed,
"Hey, I can't
fit
fit
X
under the bed,
Hey
I
can't
fit
under
the
bed
let's make a hole in the floor."
let's make a hole in the floor."
let's
make
a
hole
in
the
floor
"Hey, I can't fit under the floor,
"Hey, I can't
fit
fit
X
under the floor,
Hey
I
can't
fit
under
the
floor
let's raise the whole building in the air,
let's raise the whole building in the air,
let's
raise
the
whole
building
in
the
air
so put him under the floor."
so put him under the floor."
so
put
him
under
the
floor
We would need to do the CG thing as well.
We would need to do the
CG
thing as well.
We
would
need
to
do
the
CG
thing
as
well
But only when pretty much everything else failed.
But only when pretty much everything else failed.
But
only
when
pretty
much
everything
else
failed
I think the tedious part about it
I think the
tedious
tedious
X
part about it
I
think
the
tedious
part
about
it
was they had to use a ball and chart for special effects.
was they had to use a ball and chart for
special effects
special effects
X
.
was
they
had
to
use
a
ball
and
chart
for
special
effects
So every single setup we did
So every single
setup
setup
X
we did
So
every
single
setup
we
did
someone would have to come in with a gray ball,
someone would have to come in with a gray ball,
someone
would
have
to
come
in
with
a
gray
ball
silver ball, chip chart with all these colors.
silver ball, chip chart with all these colors.
silver
ball
chip
chart
with
all
these
colors
And that is when we would kinda slow down
And that is when we would kinda slow down
And
that
is
when
we
would
kinda
slow
down
in our days a bit.
in our days a bit.
in
our
days
a
bit
We're going to see Galpin.
We're going to see Galpin.
We're
going
to
see
Galpin
I'm not stop...
I'm not stop...
I'm
not
stop
Well you've got a hand on set and he's acting.
Well you've got a hand on
set
set
X
and he's acting.
Well
you've
got
a
hand
on
set
and
he's
acting
And normally, when you talk about a paint out
And normally, when you talk about a
paint out
And
normally
when
you
talk
about
a
paint
out
in visual effects, "Oh yeah, a paint out is easy."
in visual effects, "Oh yeah, a
paint out
is easy."
in
visual
effects
Oh
yeah
a
paint
out
is
easy
But we're painting out 90% of the human being
But we're painting out 90% of the human being
But
we're
painting
out
90
of
the
human
being
that's dominating the shot,
that's
dominating
dominating
X
the shot,
that's
dominating
the
shot
and keeping the 10% that's the hand.
and keeping the 10% that's the hand.
and
keeping
the
10
that's
the
hand
It's actually very hard to do.
It's actually very hard to do.
It's
actually
very
hard
to
do
It's slow for the crew, 'cause they have to light it
It's slow for the
crew
crew
X
, 'cause they have to light it
It's
slow
for
the
crew
'cause
they
have
to
light
it
in such a way that Victor's not casting shadows.
in such a way that Victor's not
casting shadows
casting shadows
X
.
in
such
a
way
that
Victor's
not
casting
shadows
So there's a lot that goes into doing it.
So there's a lot that goes into doing it.
So
there's
a
lot
that
goes
into
doing
it
This isn't weird at all.
This isn't
weird
weird
X
at all.
This
isn't
weird
at
all
The VFX guys, me,
The
VFX
guys, me,
The
VFX
guys
me
we all tried to make a teamwork for Thing
we all tried to make a teamwork for Thing
we
all
tried
to
make
a
teamwork
for
Thing
and what it ended up looking like, it's awesome.
and what it ended up looking like, it's
awesome
awesome
X
.
and
what
it
ended
up
looking
like
it's
awesome
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________b________e________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________r________i________g________h________t________ ________s________i________z________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________a________p________e________ ________t________o________ ________g________o________ ________i________n________t________o________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________s________p________a________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________n________t________a________i________n________e________r________.________
signing
/ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
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(noun) The act of communicating using sign language.
Example
She learned signing to communicate with her deaf sister.
paint out
/peɪnt aʊt/
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/peɪnt aʊt/
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(phrasal verb) To remove or cover up with paint
Example
He painted out the actor playing 'Thing'.
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________f________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________o________r________k________i________n________g________ ________t________o________g________e________t________h________e________r________ ________o________n________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________a________c________t________i________v________i________t________y________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________o________j________e________c________t________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________e________n________t________e________r________t________a________i________n________m________e________n________t________ ________i________n________d________u________s________t________r________y________.________
/riˈæktɪŋ/
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________R________e________s________p________o________n________d________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________b________e________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________i________n________ ________r________e________s________p________o________n________s________e________ ________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
/ˈɔːsəm/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________c________a________u________s________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________s________p________i________r________i________n________g________ ________a________w________e________;________ ________i________m________p________r________e________s________s________i________v________e________;________ ________e________x________c________e________l________l________e________n________t________
CG
/siːˈdʒiː/
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CG stands for Computer Graphics. It refers to the field of visual computing, which involves creating, manipulating, and displaying images and animations using computers.
Example
CG is used extensively in the film industry to create realistic special effects.
/wɪf/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________s________l________i________g________h________t________ ________o________r________ ________f________a________i________n________t________ ________s________m________e________l________l________
/ɒlˈfæktəri/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________r________e________l________a________t________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________e________ ________s________e________n________s________e________ ________o________f________ ________s________m________e________l________l________
/ˈsɛtʌp/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________w________a________y________ ________i________n________ ________w________h________i________c________h________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________i________s________ ________a________r________r________a________n________g________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________o________r________g________a________n________i________z________e________d________.________
/ˈtiːdiəs/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________c________a________u________s________i________n________g________ ________b________o________r________e________d________o________m________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________d________i________u________m________;________ ________t________i________r________e________s________o________m________e________
VFX
/viːɛfɛks/
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VFX stands for Visual Effects. It refers to the process of creating or manipulating imagery using computer-generated graphics to enhance or alter the visual aspects of a film, video, or other media production.
Example
The movie used impressive VFX to create realistic explosions.
/ˈstʌbərn/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________o________w________i________n________g________ ________d________e________t________e________r________m________i________n________a________t________i________o________n________ ________n________o________t________ ________t________o________ ________c________h________a________n________g________e________ ________o________n________e________'________s________ ________a________t________t________i________t________u________d________e________ ________o________r________ ________p________o________s________i________t________i________o________n________ ________o________n________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
/ˈsʌpəl/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________b________e________n________d________i________n________g________ ________a________n________d________ ________m________o________v________i________n________g________ ________e________a________s________i________l________y________ ________a________n________d________ ________g________r________a________c________e________f________u________l________l________y________;________ ________f________l________e________x________i________b________l________e________
/wɪərd/
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/ˈnɪmbəl/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________c________a________u________s________i________n________g________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________y________ ________o________r________ ________d________i________s________c________o________m________f________o________r________t________;________ ________n________o________t________ ________s________m________o________o________t________h________ ________o________r________ ________g________r________a________c________e________f________u________l________
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________t________o________ ________c________o________n________v________e________y________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________m________m________u________n________i________c________a________t________e________ ________a________ ________t________h________o________u________g________h________t________,________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________,________ ________o________r________ ________i________d________e________a________ ________t________h________r________o________u________g________h________ ________w________o________r________d________s________,________ ________a________c________t________i________o________n________s________,________ ________o________r________ ________o________t________h________e________r________ ________m________e________a________n________s________
makes his living
/meɪks hɪz ˈlɪvɪŋ/
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(phrase) To earn money or support oneself through a particular occupation or activity.
Example
He makes his living as a freelance writer.
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________c________o________l________l________e________c________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________l________i________s________t________ ________o________f________ ________w________o________r________k________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________a________r________e________ ________c________o________n________s________i________d________e________r________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________a________u________t________h________e________n________t________i________c________ ________o________r________ ________i________m________p________o________r________t________a________n________t________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________f________i________e________l________d________ ________o________r________ ________g________e________n________r________e________.________
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________T________o________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________ ________o________r________ ________a________c________c________o________m________p________l________i________s________h________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________s________u________c________c________e________s________s________f________u________l________l________y________ ________o________r________ ________s________k________i________l________l________f________u________l________l________y________.________
/ˈspɛʃəl ɪˈfɛkts/
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/ˈspɛʃəl ɪˈfɛkts/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________S________p________e________c________i________a________l________ ________e________f________f________e________c________t________s________ ________a________r________e________ ________t________e________c________h________n________i________q________u________e________s________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________i________n________ ________f________i________l________m________,________ ________t________e________l________e________v________i________s________i________o________n________,________ ________o________r________ ________t________h________e________a________t________e________r________ ________t________o________ ________c________r________e________a________t________e________ ________i________l________l________u________s________i________o________n________s________ ________o________r________ ________e________n________h________a________n________c________e________ ________t________h________e________ ________o________v________e________r________a________l________l________ ________e________x________p________e________r________i________e________n________c________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________u________d________i________e________n________c________e________.________
/kruː/
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/kruː/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________f________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________h________o________ ________w________o________r________k________ ________t________o________g________e________t________h________e________r________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________o________n________ ________a________ ________m________o________v________i________e________.________
serial killers
/ˈsɪəriəl ˈkɪlərz/
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Definition
(noun) Serial killers are individuals who commit a series of murders over a period of time.
Example
Serial killers are a subject of great interest in crime documentaries.
/sɛt aʊt/
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/sɛt aʊt/
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Definition
________(________p________h________r________a________s________a________l________ ________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________b________e________g________i________n________ ________a________ ________j________o________u________r________n________e________y________ ________o________r________ ________a________ ________t________a________s________k________
/dɪˈraɪvd/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________o________b________t________a________i________n________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________v________e________l________o________p________e________d________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________a________ ________s________o________u________r________c________e________
/ˈprɑːsɛs/
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/ˈprɑːsɛs/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________e________r________i________e________s________ ________o________f________ ________a________c________t________i________o________n________s________ ________o________r________ ________s________t________e________p________s________ ________t________a________k________e________n________ ________i________n________ ________o________r________d________e________r________ ________t________o________ ________a________c________h________i________e________v________e________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________e________n________d________.________
dominating
/ˈdɒmɪneɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈdɒmɪneɪtɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) Having control or influence over something or someone.
Example
He has a dominating presence in the boardroom.
trade
/treɪd/
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/treɪd/
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Definition
(noun) The action of buying and selling goods and services.
Example
I've always worked in the building trade.
casting shadows
/ˈkɑːstɪŋ ˈʃædəʊz/
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/ˈkɑːstɪŋ ˈʃædəʊz/
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Definition
(noun) The act of creating shadows by blocking light.
Example
The tree branches were casting shadows on the ground.
fit
/fɪt/
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/fɪt/
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Definition
(verb) To be of the right size or shape to go into a particular space or container.
Example
The suitcase won't fit in the overhead compartment.
signing
/ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
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/ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The act of communicating using sign language.
Example
She learned signing to communicate with her deaf sister.
paint out
/peɪnt aʊt/
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/peɪnt aʊt/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To remove or cover up with paint
Example
He painted out the actor playing 'Thing'.
set
/sɛt/
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Definition
(noun) A group of people working together on a particular activity or project, especially in the entertainment industry.
Example
The film crew built an elaborate set for the movie.
reacting
/riˈæktɪŋ/
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/riˈæktɪŋ/
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Definition
(verb) Responding or behaving in response to something
Example
She was reacting angrily to the news.
awesome
/ˈɔːsəm/
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/ˈɔːsəm/
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Definition
(adjective) causing or inspiring awe; impressive; excellent
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was truly awesome.
CG
/siːˈdʒiː/
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/siːˈdʒiː/
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Definition
CG stands for Computer Graphics. It refers to the field of visual computing, which involves creating, manipulating, and displaying images and animations using computers.
Example
CG is used extensively in the film industry to create realistic special effects.
whiff
/wɪf/
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/wɪf/
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Definition
(noun) a slight or faint smell
Example
I caught a whiff of freshly baked bread as I walked past the bakery.
olfactory
/ɒlˈfæktəri/
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Definition
(adjective) relating to the sense of smell
Example
The olfactory system allows us to detect different scents.
setup
/ˈsɛtʌp/
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/ˈsɛtʌp/
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Definition
(noun) The way in which something is arranged or organized.
Example
The setup of the furniture in the room was perfect for hosting a party.
tedious
/ˈtiːdiəs/
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/ˈtiːdiəs/
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Definition
(adjective) causing boredom or tedium; tiresome
VFX
/viːɛfɛks/
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Definition
VFX stands for Visual Effects. It refers to the process of creating or manipulating imagery using computer-generated graphics to enhance or alter the visual aspects of a film, video, or other media production.
Example
The movie used impressive VFX to create realistic explosions.
stubborn
/ˈstʌbərn/
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/ˈstʌbərn/
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Definition
(adjective) having or showing determination not to change one's attitude or position on something
Example
Despite the evidence against him, he remained stubborn in his belief that he was innocent.
supple
/ˈsʌpəl/
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/ˈsʌpəl/
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Definition
(adjective) bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
Example
She was a dancer with a supple body.
weird
/wɪərd/
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/wɪərd/
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Definition
(adjective) suggesting something supernatural; uncanny
Example
The old house had a weird atmosphere that gave me chills.
nimble
/ˈnɪmbəl/
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/ˈnɪmbəl/
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Definition
(adjective) quick and light in movement or action
Example
The nimble cat leaped effortlessly onto the fence.
interact
/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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Definition
(verb) To communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
In order to succeed in a team project, it is important to interact well with your teammates.
rehearsals
/rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
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/rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
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Definition
(noun) The act of practicing or preparing for a performance or presentation.
Example
The theater group had several rehearsals before the opening night.
awkward
/ˈɔːkwərd/
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/ˈɔːkwərd/
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Definition
(adjective) causing difficulty or discomfort; not smooth or graceful
Example
The new student felt awkward when introducing themselves to the class.
express
/ɪkˈsprɛs/
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/ɪkˈsprɛs/
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Definition
to convey or communicate a thought, feeling, or idea through words, actions, or other means
Example
She expressed her love for him through a letter.
makes his living
/meɪks hɪz ˈlɪvɪŋ/
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/meɪks hɪz ˈlɪvɪŋ/
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Definition
(phrase) To earn money or support oneself through a particular occupation or activity.
Example
He makes his living as a freelance writer.
canon
/ˈkænən/
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/ˈkænən/
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Definition
(noun) A collection or list of works that are considered to be authentic or important in a particular field or genre.
Example
The Sherlock Holmes stories are part of the detective fiction canon.
nailed
/neɪld/
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/neɪld/
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Definition
To perform or accomplish something successfully or skillfully.
Example
He nailed it with that presentation.
special effects
/ˈspɛʃəl ɪˈfɛkts/
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/ˈspɛʃəl ɪˈfɛkts/
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Definition
(noun) Special effects are techniques used in film, television, or theater to create illusions or enhance the overall experience for the audience.
Example
The movie used impressive special effects to bring the alien creatures to life.
crew
/kruː/
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/kruː/
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Definition
(noun) A group of people who work together, especially on a movie.
Example
The crew of the ship worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth voyage.
serial killers
/ˈsɪəriəl ˈkɪlərz/
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Definition
(noun) Serial killers are individuals who commit a series of murders over a period of time.
Example
Serial killers are a subject of great interest in crime documentaries.
set out
/sɛt aʊt/
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/sɛt aʊt/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To begin a journey or a task
Example
We set out early in the morning to explore the city.
derived
/dɪˈraɪvd/
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Definition
(adjective) obtained or developed from a source
Example
The new product is derived from extensive research and testing.
process
/ˈprɑːsɛs/
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/ˈprɑːsɛs/
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Definition
(noun) A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
Example
The process of baking a cake involves mixing the ingredients, pouring the batter into a pan, and baking it in the oven.
dominating
/ˈdɒmɪneɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈdɒmɪneɪtɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) Having control or influence over something or someone.
Example
He has a dominating presence in the boardroom.
trade
/treɪd/
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/treɪd/
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Definition
(noun) The action of buying and selling goods and services.
Example
I've always worked in the building trade.
casting shadows
/ˈkɑːstɪŋ ˈʃædəʊz/
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/ˈkɑːstɪŋ ˈʃædəʊz/
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Definition
(noun) The act of creating shadows by blocking light.
Example
The tree branches were casting shadows on the ground.
fit
/fɪt/
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/fɪt/
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Definition
(verb) To be of the right size or shape to go into a particular space or container.
Example
The suitcase won't fit in the overhead compartment.
signing
/ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
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/ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The act of communicating using sign language.
Example
She learned signing to communicate with her deaf sister.
paint out
/peɪnt aʊt/
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/peɪnt aʊt/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To remove or cover up with paint
Example
He painted out the actor playing 'Thing'.
set
/sɛt/
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Definition
(noun) A group of people working together on a particular activity or project, especially in the entertainment industry.
Example
The film crew built an elaborate set for the movie.
reacting
/riˈæktɪŋ/
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/riˈæktɪŋ/
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Definition
(verb) Responding or behaving in response to something
Example
She was reacting angrily to the news.
awesome
/ˈɔːsəm/
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/ˈɔːsəm/
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Definition
(adjective) causing or inspiring awe; impressive; excellent
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was truly awesome.
CG
/siːˈdʒiː/
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/siːˈdʒiː/
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Definition
CG stands for Computer Graphics. It refers to the field of visual computing, which involves creating, manipulating, and displaying images and animations using computers.
Example
CG is used extensively in the film industry to create realistic special effects.
whiff
/wɪf/
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/wɪf/
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Definition
(noun) a slight or faint smell
Example
I caught a whiff of freshly baked bread as I walked past the bakery.
olfactory
/ɒlˈfæktəri/
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Definition
(adjective) relating to the sense of smell
Example
The olfactory system allows us to detect different scents.
setup
/ˈsɛtʌp/
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/ˈsɛtʌp/
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Definition
(noun) The way in which something is arranged or organized.
Example
The setup of the furniture in the room was perfect for hosting a party.
tedious
/ˈtiːdiəs/
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/ˈtiːdiəs/
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Definition
(adjective) causing boredom or tedium; tiresome
VFX
/viːɛfɛks/
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Definition
VFX stands for Visual Effects. It refers to the process of creating or manipulating imagery using computer-generated graphics to enhance or alter the visual aspects of a film, video, or other media production.
Example
The movie used impressive VFX to create realistic explosions.
stubborn
/ˈstʌbərn/
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/ˈstʌbərn/
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Definition
(adjective) having or showing determination not to change one's attitude or position on something
Example
Despite the evidence against him, he remained stubborn in his belief that he was innocent.
supple
/ˈsʌpəl/
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/ˈsʌpəl/
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Definition
(adjective) bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
Example
She was a dancer with a supple body.
weird
/wɪərd/
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/wɪərd/
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Definition
(adjective) suggesting something supernatural; uncanny
Example
The old house had a weird atmosphere that gave me chills.
nimble
/ˈnɪmbəl/
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/ˈnɪmbəl/
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Definition
(adjective) quick and light in movement or action
Example
The nimble cat leaped effortlessly onto the fence.
interact
/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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Definition
(verb) To communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
In order to succeed in a team project, it is important to interact well with your teammates.
rehearsals
/rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
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/rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
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Definition
(noun) The act of practicing or preparing for a performance or presentation.
Example
The theater group had several rehearsals before the opening night.
awkward
/ˈɔːkwərd/
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/ˈɔːkwərd/
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Definition
(adjective) causing difficulty or discomfort; not smooth or graceful
Example
The new student felt awkward when introducing themselves to the class.
express
/ɪkˈsprɛs/
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/ɪkˈsprɛs/
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Definition
to convey or communicate a thought, feeling, or idea through words, actions, or other means
Example
She expressed her love for him through a letter.
makes his living
/meɪks hɪz ˈlɪvɪŋ/
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/meɪks hɪz ˈlɪvɪŋ/
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Definition
(phrase) To earn money or support oneself through a particular occupation or activity.
Example
He makes his living as a freelance writer.
canon
/ˈkænən/
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/ˈkænən/
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Definition
(noun) A collection or list of works that are considered to be authentic or important in a particular field or genre.
Example
The Sherlock Holmes stories are part of the detective fiction canon.
nailed
/neɪld/
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/neɪld/
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Definition
To perform or accomplish something successfully or skillfully.
Example
He nailed it with that presentation.
special effects
/ˈspɛʃəl ɪˈfɛkts/
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/ˈspɛʃəl ɪˈfɛkts/
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Definition
(noun) Special effects are techniques used in film, television, or theater to create illusions or enhance the overall experience for the audience.
Example
The movie used impressive special effects to bring the alien creatures to life.
crew
/kruː/
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/kruː/
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Definition
(noun) A group of people who work together, especially on a movie.
Example
The crew of the ship worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth voyage.
serial killers
/ˈsɪəriəl ˈkɪlərz/
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Definition
(noun) Serial killers are individuals who commit a series of murders over a period of time.
Example
Serial killers are a subject of great interest in crime documentaries.
set out
/sɛt aʊt/
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/sɛt aʊt/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To begin a journey or a task
Example
We set out early in the morning to explore the city.
derived
/dɪˈraɪvd/
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Definition
(adjective) obtained or developed from a source
Example
The new product is derived from extensive research and testing.
process
/ˈprɑːsɛs/
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/ˈprɑːsɛs/
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Definition
(noun) A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
Example
The process of baking a cake involves mixing the ingredients, pouring the batter into a pan, and baking it in the oven.
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rehearsals
/rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
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/rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
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Definition
(noun) The act of practicing or preparing for a performance or presentation.
Example
The theater group had several rehearsals before the opening night.
set
/sɛt/
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Definition
(noun) A group of people working together on a particular activity or project, especially in the entertainment industry.
Example
The film crew built an elaborate set for the movie.
dominating
/ˈdɒmɪneɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈdɒmɪneɪtɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) Having control or influence over something or someone.
Example
He has a dominating presence in the boardroom.
stubborn
/ˈstʌbərn/
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/ˈstʌbərn/
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Definition
(adjective) having or showing determination not to change one's attitude or position on something
Example
Despite the evidence against him, he remained stubborn in his belief that he was innocent.
olfactory
/ɒlˈfæktəri/
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Definition
(adjective) relating to the sense of smell
Example
The olfactory system allows us to detect different scents.
nimble
/ˈnɪmbəl/
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/ˈnɪmbəl/
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Definition
(adjective) quick and light in movement or action
Example
The nimble cat leaped effortlessly onto the fence.
express
/ɪkˈsprɛs/
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/ɪkˈsprɛs/
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Definition
to convey or communicate a thought, feeling, or idea through words, actions, or other means
Example
She expressed her love for him through a letter.
process
/ˈprɑːsɛs/
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/ˈprɑːsɛs/
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Definition
(noun) A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
Example
The process of baking a cake involves mixing the ingredients, pouring the batter into a pan, and baking it in the oven.
special effects
/ˈspɛʃəl ɪˈfɛkts/
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/ˈspɛʃəl ɪˈfɛkts/
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Definition
(noun) Special effects are techniques used in film, television, or theater to create illusions or enhance the overall experience for the audience.
Example
The movie used impressive special effects to bring the alien creatures to life.
derived
/dɪˈraɪvd/
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Definition
(adjective) obtained or developed from a source
Example
The new product is derived from extensive research and testing.
awkward
/ˈɔːkwərd/
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/ˈɔːkwərd/
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Definition
(adjective) causing difficulty or discomfort; not smooth or graceful
Example
The new student felt awkward when introducing themselves to the class.
whiff
/wɪf/
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/wɪf/
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Definition
(noun) a slight or faint smell
Example
I caught a whiff of freshly baked bread as I walked past the bakery.
awesome
/ˈɔːsəm/
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/ˈɔːsəm/
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Definition
(adjective) causing or inspiring awe; impressive; excellent
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was truly awesome.
supple
/ˈsʌpəl/
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/ˈsʌpəl/
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Definition
(adjective) bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
Example
She was a dancer with a supple body.
crew
/kruː/
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/kruː/
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Definition
(noun) A group of people who work together, especially on a movie.
Example
The crew of the ship worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth voyage.
set out
/sɛt aʊt/
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/sɛt aʊt/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To begin a journey or a task
Example
We set out early in the morning to explore the city.
nailed
/neɪld/
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/neɪld/
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Definition
To perform or accomplish something successfully or skillfully.
Example
He nailed it with that presentation.
trade
/treɪd/
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/treɪd/
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Definition
(noun) The action of buying and selling goods and services.
Example
I've always worked in the building trade.
weird
/wɪərd/
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/wɪərd/
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Definition
(adjective) suggesting something supernatural; uncanny
Example
The old house had a weird atmosphere that gave me chills.
setup
/ˈsɛtʌp/
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/ˈsɛtʌp/
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Definition
(noun) The way in which something is arranged or organized.
Example
The setup of the furniture in the room was perfect for hosting a party.
interact
/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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/ˌɪntərˈækt/
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Definition
(verb) To communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
In order to succeed in a team project, it is important to interact well with your teammates.
tedious
/ˈtiːdiəs/
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/ˈtiːdiəs/
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Definition
(adjective) causing boredom or tedium; tiresome
reacting
/riˈæktɪŋ/
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/riˈæktɪŋ/
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Definition
(verb) Responding or behaving in response to something
Example
She was reacting angrily to the news.
fit
/fɪt/
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/fɪt/
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Definition
(verb) To be of the right size or shape to go into a particular space or container.
Example
The suitcase won't fit in the overhead compartment.
casting shadows
/ˈkɑːstɪŋ ˈʃædəʊz/
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/ˈkɑːstɪŋ ˈʃædəʊz/
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Definition
(noun) The act of creating shadows by blocking light.
Example
The tree branches were casting shadows on the ground.
canon
/ˈkænən/
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/ˈkænən/
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Definition
(noun) A collection or list of works that are considered to be authentic or important in a particular field or genre.
Example
The Sherlock Holmes stories are part of the detective fiction canon.
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