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-Jenna Ortega.
-Jenna Ortega.
Jenna
Ortega
Welcome
to
to
X
the show.
Welcome to the
show.
show.
X
Welcome
to
the
show
-Thank you very much, Jimmy Fallon.
-Thank you very much, Jimmy Fallon.
Thank
you
very
much
Jimmy
Fallon
-Thanks
for
for
X
being here. I appreciate this.
-Thanks for being here. I
appreciate
appreciate
X
this.
Thanks
for
being
here
I
appreciate
this
It's good to have -- Before we go
into
into
X
"Wednesday,"
It's good to have -- Before we go into "Wednesday,"
It's
good
to
have
Before
we
go
into
Wednesday
which I can't wait
to
to
X
rave
about
about
X
,
which I can't wait to
rave
rave
X
about,
which
I
can't
wait
to
rave
about
right now, you're
in
in
X
a trailer
for
for
X
the new "Scream" movie.
right now, you're in a
trailer
trailer
X
for the new "Scream" movie.
right
now
you're
in
a
trailer
for
the
new
Scream
movie
-Yes, I am. -And it broke records --
-Yes, I am. -And it broke records --
Yes
I
am
And
it
broke
records
it started -- it went viral, I think.
it started -- it went
viral
viral
X
, I think.
it
started
it
went
viral
I
think
It came out and it did 3 million views
in
in
X
the first day.
It came out and it did 3 million views in the first day.
It
came
out
and
it
did
3
million
views
in
the
first
day
This is your second "Scream" movie.
This is your second "Scream" movie.
This
is
your
second
Scream
movie
Do you
like
like
X
doing these movies?
Do you like doing these movies?
Do
you
like
doing
these
movies
-I love horror films. I don't know what it is
about
about
X
,
-I love horror films. I don't know what it is about,
I
love
horror
films
I
don't
know
what
it
is
about
you know, having blood thrown
on
on
X
your face
you know, having blood thrown on your face
you
know
having
blood
thrown
on
your
face
and running
around
around
X
screaming bloody murder,
and running around
screaming
screaming
X
bloody murder,
and
running
around
screaming
bloody
murder
but
but
X
it really is so therapeutic, so much fun.
but it really is so
therapeutic
therapeutic
X
, so much fun.
but
it
really
is
so
therapeutic
so
much
fun
Everyone who works on horror sets loves horror.
Everyone who works on horror sets loves horror.
Everyone
who
works
on
horror
sets
loves
horror
You know, people do special effects
You know, people do
special effects
special effects
X
You
know
people
do
special
effects
because they grew
up
up
X
loving gore.
because they grew up loving
gore
gore
X
.
because
they
grew
up
loving
gore
The best part
about
about
X
the "Scream" films is,
The best part about the "Scream" films is,
The
best
part
about
the
Scream
films
is
it really is such a great community.
it really is such a great community.
it
really
is
such
a
great
community
That cast and crew, they're my family.
That
cast
cast
X
and
crew
crew
X
, they're my family.
That
cast
and
crew
they're
my
family
And we can never take anything seriously.
And we can never take anything seriously.
And
we
can
never
take
anything
seriously
So, Ghostface could literally be
in
in
X
the middle
So, Ghostface could literally be in the middle
So
Ghostface
could
literally
be
in
the
middle
of
of
X
their monologue, and we're having
of their
monologue
monologue
X
, and we're having
of
their
monologue
and
we're
having
to
to
X
restart takes because we're laughing so hard.
to restart
takes
takes
X
because we're laughing so hard.
to
restart
takes
because
we're
laughing
so
hard
-Oh, really? -Yeah. It's a mess.
-Oh, really? -Yeah. It's a mess.
Oh
really
Yeah
It's
a
mess
-On one
of
of
X
the scariest movies ever, you're laughing?
-On one of the scariest movies ever, you're laughing?
On
one
of
the
scariest
movies
ever
you're
laughing
-Yeah, we could be -- In the fifth one, I was,
like
like
X
,
-Yeah, we could be -- In the fifth one, I was, like,
Yeah
we
could
be
In
the
fifth
one
I
was
like
army crawling in the hospital, and I just would --
army
crawling
crawling
X
in the hospital, and I just would --
army
crawling
in
the
hospital
and
I
just
would
I wouldn't lift my face 'cause I was laughing in my hands.
I wouldn't lift my face 'cause I was laughing in my hands.
I
wouldn't
lift
my
face
'cause
I
was
laughing
in
my
hands
[ Laughter ]
[ Laughter ]
Laughter
-Do you feel
like
like
X
you're being kind
of
of
X
typecast
-Do you feel like you're being kind of
typecast
typecast
X
Do
you
feel
like
you're
being
kind
of
typecast
because you're
in
in
X
that, and you're
in
in
X
"Wednesday."
because you're in that, and you're in "Wednesday."
because
you're
in
that
and
you're
in
Wednesday
They're kind
of
of
X
dark. -It's something
about
about
X
my face.
They're kind of dark. -It's something about my face.
They're
kind
of
dark
It's
something
about
my
face
-No. [ Laughter ]
-No. [ Laughter ]
No
Laughter
-Yeah. I don't know what it is.
-Yeah. I don't know what it is.
Yeah
I
don't
know
what
it
is
People love seeing me scared.
People love seeing me scared.
People
love
seeing
me
scared
-No. -Yeah, I don't know.
-No. -Yeah, I don't know.
No
Yeah
I
don't
know
-You are -- Not only are you stunning,
-You are -- Not only are you
stunning
stunning
X
,
You
are
Not
only
are
you
stunning
but
but
X
you can't take your eyes
off
off
X
of you when I see you.
but you can't take your eyes off of you when I see you.
but
you
can't
take
your
eyes
off
of
you
when
I
see
you
I watch "Wednesday," and I told you this backstage.
I watch "Wednesday," and I told you this
backstage
backstage
X
.
I
watch
Wednesday
and
I
told
you
this
backstage
I go, "Oh, my gosh. You're crushing this."
I go, "Oh, my gosh.
You're crushing this
You're crushing this
X
."
I
go
Oh
my
gosh
You're
crushing
this
You're phenomenal.
You're
phenomenal
phenomenal
X
.
You're
phenomenal
It is the second-most watched series
in
in
X
Netflix history.
It is the second-most watched series in Netflix history.
It
is
the
second-most
watched
series
in
Netflix
history
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Cheers
and
applause
One
of
of
X
only three shows
to
to
X
be streamed
over
over
X
a billion times.
One of only three shows to be streamed over a billion times.
One
of
only
three
shows
to
be
streamed
over
a
billion
times
Over a billion.
Over a billion.
Over
a
billion
Can you even understand that? -No.
Can you even understand that? -No.
Can
you
even
understand
that
No
I try not
to
to
X
, actually. -Yeah.
I try not to, actually. -Yeah.
I
try
not
to
actually
Yeah
-It's too weird. -But, I mean, you nail
-It's too weird. -But, I mean, you
nail
nail
X
It's
too
weird
But
I
mean
you
nail
every joke, every delivery. You're so funny.
every joke, every
delivery
delivery
X
. You're so funny.
every
joke
every
delivery
You're
so
funny
This is
before
before
X
you even did the dance scene.
This is before you even did the dance scene.
This
is
before
you
even
did
the
dance
scene
I mean, the dan-- Can we talk
about
about
X
the dance?
I mean, the dan-- Can we talk about the dance?
I
mean
the
dan-
Can
we
talk
about
the
dance
The Wednesday dance? -Yeah, if you want
to
to
X
.
The Wednesday dance? -Yeah, if you want to.
The
Wednesday
dance
Yeah
if
you
want
to
-Yeah, I mean, going
into
into
X
it, what happened?
-Yeah, I mean, going into it, what happened?
Yeah
I
mean
going
into
it
what
happened
Did Tim Burton go, "Okay, I got an idea.
Did Tim Burton go, "Okay, I got an idea.
Did
Tim
Burton
go
Okay
I
got
an
idea
You do this, you do that."
You do this, you do that."
You
do
this
you
do
that
-Well, I read episode 104 pretty early
on
on
X
.
-Well, I read episode 104 pretty early on.
Well
I
read
episode
104
pretty
early
on
And we didn't know what song we were gonna be using,
And we didn't know what song we were gonna be using,
And
we
didn't
know
what
song
we
were
gonna
be
using
we didn't know what the situation was.
we didn't know what the situation was.
we
didn't
know
what
the
situation
was
Initially, they wanted a flash mob,
Initially, they wanted a
flash mob
flash mob
X
,
Initially
they
wanted
a
flash
mob
but
but
X
I thought, no, there's no way Wednesday
but I thought, no, there's no way Wednesday
but
I
thought
no
there's
no
way
Wednesday
would be cool
with
with
X
dancing and encouraging a bunch
of
of
X
people.
would be cool with dancing and encouraging a bunch of people.
would
be
cool
with
dancing
and
encouraging
a
bunch
of
people
So Tim and I -- the director, Tim Burton, and I
So Tim and I -- the director, Tim Burton, and I
So
Tim
and
I
the
director
Tim
Burton
and
I
talked
about
about
X
it a little bit, and he said,
talked about it a little bit, and he said,
talked
about
it
a
little
bit
and
he
said
"Yeah, let's not do a circle. Let's have it be her own thing."
"Yeah, let's not do a circle. Let's have it be her own thing."
Yeah
let's
not
do
a
circle
Let's
have
it
be
her
own
thing
And I remember,
about
about
X
a week
before
before
X
we started --
And I remember, about a week before we started --
And
I
remember
about
a
week
before
we
started
a week
before
before
X
we shot the dance, he chose the song,
a week before we shot the dance, he chose the song,
a
week
before
we
shot
the
dance
he
chose
the
song
"Goo Goo Muck,"
by
by
X
The Cramps.
"Goo Goo Muck," by The Cramps.
Goo
Goo
Muck
by
The
Cramps
And The Cramps is one
of
of
X
my favorite bands ever.
And The Cramps is one of my favorite bands ever.
And
The
Cramps
is
one
of
my
favorite
bands
ever
So I was super excited, super pumped.
So I was super excited, super pumped.
So
I
was
super
excited
super
pumped
It was
on
on
X
my episode 4 playlist.
It was on my episode 4 playlist.
It
was
on
my
episode
4
playlist
And he came
to
to
X
my trailer
about
about
X
two days
before
before
X
we shot it
And he came to my
trailer
trailer
X
about two days before we shot it
And
he
came
to
my
trailer
about
two
days
before
we
shot
it
and said, "Hey, Jenna, so I know you said that you wanted
to
to
X
and said, "Hey, Jenna, so I know you said that you wanted to
and
said
Hey
Jenna
so
I
know
you
said
that
you
wanted
to
choreograph this yourself --"
choreograph
choreograph
X
this yourself --"
choreograph
this
yourself
Because I refused
to
to
X
see a choreographer.
Because I refused to see a choreographer.
Because
I
refused
to
see
a
choreographer
He was
like
like
X
, "I know you've got it.
He was like, "I know you've got it.
He
was
like
I
know
you've
got
it
You've been working
on
on
X
it.
You've been working on it.
You've
been
working
on
it
I'm not even worried
about
about
X
it. I trust you."
I'm not even worried about it. I trust you."
I'm
not
even
worried
about
it
I
trust
you
And I said, "Oh, yeah, you know, it's all so good."
And I said, "Oh, yeah, you know, it's all so good."
And
I
said
Oh
yeah
you
know
it's
all
so
good
And I had not gone
over
over
X
it
at
at
X
all.
And I had not
gone over
gone over
X
it at all.
And
I
had
not
gone
over
it
at
all
[ Laughter ]
[ Laughter ]
Laughter
-You had no plan? -No.
-You had no plan? -No.
You
had
no
plan
No
I mean, I was doing cello that week, fencing that week.
I mean, I was doing cello that week, fencing that week.
I
mean
I
was
doing
cello
that
week
fencing
that
week
I just didn't have time. -You do a lot
in
in
X
the show.
I just didn't have time. -You do a lot in the
show.
show.
X
I
just
didn't
have
time
You
do
a
lot
in
the
show
-There's a lot going
on
on
X
. -Yes.
-There's a lot going on. -Yes.
There's
a
lot
going
on
Yes
You work hard
on
on
X
this show, and,
like
like
X
,
on
on
X
top
of
of
X
that,
You work hard on this show, and, like,
on top of
on top of
X
that,
You
work
hard
on
this
show
and
like
on
top
of
that
you're,
like
like
X
, gonna choreograph your own dance?
you're, like, gonna
choreograph
choreograph
X
your own dance?
you're
like
gonna
choreograph
your
own
dance
-Yeah. Oh, my God. I was kicking myself.
-Yeah. Oh, my God. I was
kicking myself
kicking myself
X
.
Yeah
Oh
my
God
I
was
kicking
myself
I felt
like
like
X
such a fool. I was
like
like
X
--
I felt like such a fool. I was like --
I
felt
like
such
a
fool
I
was
like
I'm not a dancer. I don't do any
of
of
X
that.
I'm not a dancer. I don't do any of that.
I'm
not
a
dancer
I
don't
do
any
of
that
I have no experience
in
in
X
that field.
I have no experience in that
field
field
X
.
I
have
no
experience
in
that
field
And then, yeah, I didn't sleep
for
for
X
two days.
And then, yeah, I didn't sleep for two days.
And
then
yeah
I
didn't
sleep
for
two
days
I watched videos
of
of
X
Siouxsie and the Banshees.
I watched videos of Siouxsie and the Banshees.
I
watched
videos
of
Siouxsie
and
the
Banshees
-Really? -Denis Lavant
in
in
X
"Beau Travail."
-Really? -Denis Lavant in "Beau Travail."
Really
Denis
Lavant
in
Beau
Travail
I found archival footage
of
of
X
goth kids
I found
archival footage
archival footage
X
of goth kids
I
found
archival
footage
of
goth
kids
dancing in clubs in the '80s. -Yeah.
dancing in clubs in the '80s. -Yeah.
dancing
in
clubs
in
the
'80s
Yeah
[ Laughter ]
[ Laughter ]
Laughter
-Lene Lovich, Nina Hagen,
-Lene Lovich, Nina Hagen,
Lene
Lovich
Nina
Hagen
just anything that I could get my hands
on
on
X
.
just anything that I could
get my hands on
get my hands on
X
.
just
anything
that
I
could
get
my
hands
on
And then,
on
on
X
the day, I thought, "Well, all right."
And then, on the day, I thought, "Well, all right."
And
then
on
the
day
I
thought
Well
all
right
-"I'm just gonna do it." -"Let's just see what happens."
-"I'm just gonna do it." -"Let's just see what happens."
I'm
just
gonna
do
it
Let's
just
see
what
happens
-Did you just go super long?
-Did you just go super long?
Did
you
just
go
super
long
Did you do it
like
like
X
a 20-minute dance?
Did you do it like a 20-minute dance?
Did
you
do
it
like
a
20-minute
dance
Or is this the step
by
by
X
step,
Or is this the step by step,
Or
is
this
the
step
by
step
this was exactly what you planned?
this was exactly what you planned?
this
was
exactly
what
you
planned
-No, I knew there were certain things that I wanted
to
to
X
do.
-No, I knew there were certain things that I wanted to do.
No
I
knew
there
were
certain
things
that
I
wanted
to
do
I paid homage
to
to
X
Lisa Loring, the first Wednesday Addams.
I paid
homage
homage
X
to Lisa Loring, the first Wednesday Addams.
I
paid
homage
to
Lisa
Loring
the
first
Wednesday
Addams
I did a little bit
of
of
X
her shuffle that she does.
I did a little bit of her
shuffle
shuffle
X
that she does.
I
did
a
little
bit
of
her
shuffle
that
she
does
And,
of
of
X
course, they cut out
of
of
X
camera
And, of course, they cut out of camera
And
of
course
they
cut
out
of
camera
when I did do it,
but
but
X
it's there, I know it is.
when I did do it, but it's there, I know it is.
when
I
did
do
it
but
it's
there
I
know
it
is
[ Laughs ] -'Cause you did it, yeah.
[ Laughs ] -'Cause you did it, yeah.
Laughs
'Cause
you
did
it
yeah
-Yeah. -Yeah,
of
of
X
course.
-Yeah. -Yeah, of course.
Yeah
Yeah
of
course
That's wild.
That's wild.
That's
wild
Did you understand that it would go this viral?
Did you understand that it would go this
viral
viral
X
?
Did
you
understand
that
it
would
go
this
viral
It's everything
on
on
X
TikTok right now.
It's everything on TikTok right now.
It's
everything
on
TikTok
right
now
Right now, if you go
on
on
X
TikTok, it's you dancing.
Right now, if you go on TikTok, it's you dancing.
Right
now
if
you
go
on
TikTok
it's
you
dancing
It is. -No, I didn't, I didn't.
It is. -No, I didn't, I didn't.
It
is
No
I
didn't
I
didn't
And Netflix, they were telling me,
And Netflix, they were telling me,
And
Netflix
they
were
telling
me
"Oh, you know, Jenna, this is gonna be a thing on TikTok."
"Oh, you know, Jenna, this is gonna be a thing on TikTok."
Oh
you
know
Jenna
this
is
gonna
be
a
thing
on
TikTok
And I thought, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, okay, whatever."
And I thought, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, okay, whatever."
And
I
thought
Yeah
yeah
yeah
okay
whatever
Because I figured, you know, "They're excited.
Because I
figured
figured
X
, you know, "They're excited.
Because
I
figured
you
know
They're
excited
They're getting hyped
up
up
X
," and then they were right.
They're getting
hyped up
hyped up
X
," and then they were right.
They're
getting
hyped
up
and
then
they
were
right
-Yeah, sometimes people are right.
-Yeah, sometimes people are right.
Yeah
sometimes
people
are
right
-Yeah, they know what they're doing
over
over
X
there or something.
-Yeah, they know what they're doing over there or something.
Yeah
they
know
what
they're
doing
over
there
or
something
-You're mesmerizing. You're dazzling
to
to
X
look
at
at
X
.
-You're
mesmerizing
mesmerizing
X
. You're
dazzling
dazzling
X
to look at.
You're
mesmerizing
You're
dazzling
to
look
at
I just go, "Oh, my God." And you're doing that,
I just go, "Oh, my God." And you're doing that,
I
just
go
Oh
my
God
And
you're
doing
that
and you're just doing the Wednesday stare,
and you're just doing the Wednesday
stare
stare
X
,
and
you're
just
doing
the
Wednesday
stare
and you're kind
of
of
X
doing that.
and you're kind of doing that.
and
you're
kind
of
doing
that
But then that, and it's kind
of
of
X
--
But then that, and it's kind of --
But
then
that
and
it's
kind
of
You make it cool.
You make it cool.
You
make
it
cool
And it's one
of
of
X
the kind
of
of
X
geekiest songs, "Goo Goo Muck."
And it's one of the kind of
geekiest
geekiest
X
songs, "Goo Goo Muck."
And
it's
one
of
the
kind
of
geekiest
songs
Goo
Goo
Muck
♪ Wah wah wah ♪
♪ Wah wah wah ♪
Wah
wah
wah
You know, The Cramps, and I go, "How did you do this?"
You know, The Cramps, and I go, "How did you do this?"
You
know
The
Cramps
and
I
go
How
did
you
do
this
And it's just -- I don't know.
And it's just -- I don't know.
And
it's
just
I
don't
know
I think we all agree it's just well done.
I think we all agree it's just well done.
I
think
we
all
agree
it's
just
well
done
You just crushed it. -Thank you.
You just
crushed
crushed
X
it. -Thank you.
You
just
crushed
it
Thank
you
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[ Cheers and applause ]
Cheers
and
applause
-Jenna Ortega. I want
to
to
X
show a clip.
-Jenna Ortega. I want to show a clip.
Jenna
Ortega
I
want
to
show
a
clip
Here's Jenna Ortega
in
in
X
"Wednesday."
Here's Jenna Ortega in "Wednesday."
Here's
Jenna
Ortega
in
Wednesday
Take a look
at
at
X
this.
Take a look at this.
Take
a
look
at
this
-Winner draws first blood.
-Winner draws first blood.
Winner
draws
first
blood
[ Suspenseful music ]
[ Suspenseful music ]
Suspenseful
music
-[ Scoffs ]
-[ Scoffs ]
Scoffs
-It's your decision, Bianca.
-It's your decision, Bianca.
It's
your
decision
Bianca
♪♪
♪♪
-Let's see if you bleed
in
in
X
black and white.
-Let's see if you bleed in black and white.
Let's
see
if
you
bleed
in
black
and
white
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
[ Blade slices ]
[ Blade slices ]
Blade
slices
♪♪
♪♪
[ Cheers and applause ]
[ Cheers and applause ]
Cheers
and
applause
-Jenna Ortega!
-Jenna Ortega!
Jenna
Ortega
"Wednesday" is streaming right now
on
on
X
Netflix.
"Wednesday" is
streaming
streaming
X
right now on Netflix.
Wednesday
is
streaming
right
now
on
Netflix
We'll be right back
with
with
X
stand
up
up
X
We'll be right back with
stand up
stand up
X
We'll
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back
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stand
up
from
from
X
Mike Feeney, everybody. Come
on
on
X
back.
from Mike Feeney, everybody. Come on back.
from
Mike
Feeney
everybody
Come
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ˈstandʌp
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________t________a________n________d________-________u________p________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________t________y________p________e________ ________o________f________ ________c________o________m________e________d________y________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________a________n________c________e________ ________w________h________e________r________e________ ________a________ ________c________o________m________e________d________i________a________n________ ________t________e________l________l________s________ ________j________o________k________e________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________s________t________o________r________i________e________s________ ________t________o________ ________a________n________ ________a________u________d________i________e________n________c________e________.________
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________E________x________c________i________t________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________e________n________t________h________u________s________i________a________s________t________i________c________ ________a________b________o________u________t________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________a________n________c________e________,________ ________e________x________h________i________b________i________t________i________o________n________,________ ________o________r________ ________d________i________s________p________l________a________y________ ________o________f________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________t________y________p________i________c________a________l________l________y________ ________a________ ________p________u________b________l________i________c________ ________o________n________e________
ˈtreɪlə
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________t________r________a________i________l________e________r________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________l________a________r________g________e________ ________v________e________h________i________c________l________e________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________a________t________t________a________c________h________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________a________c________k________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________c________a________r________ ________o________r________ ________t________r________u________c________k________ ________a________n________d________ ________i________s________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________t________r________a________n________s________p________o________r________t________ ________g________o________o________d________s________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________.________
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________F________o________o________t________a________g________e________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________a________s________t________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________s________t________o________r________e________d________ ________i________n________ ________a________n________ ________a________r________c________h________i________v________e________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________f________o________r________ ________h________i________s________t________o________r________i________c________a________l________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________s________e________a________r________c________h________ ________p________u________r________p________o________s________e________s________.________
fiːld
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________p________e________c________i________f________i________c________ ________a________r________e________a________ ________o________f________ ________k________n________o________w________l________e________d________g________e________ ________o________r________ ________a________c________t________i________v________i________t________y________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________o________n________e________ ________i________n________ ________w________h________i________c________h________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________h________a________s________ ________s________o________m________e________ ________e________x________p________e________r________i________e________n________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________k________i________l________l________
Definition
________(________p________h________r________a________s________a________l________ ________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________f________e________e________l________ ________r________e________g________r________e________t________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________m________o________r________s________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________o________n________e________ ________h________a________s________ ________d________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________f________a________i________l________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________d________o________.________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________e________x________a________m________i________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________v________i________e________w________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________i________n________ ________d________e________t________a________i________l________,________
pʌm(p)t
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________b________e________ ________f________i________l________l________e________d________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________e________n________t________h________u________s________i________a________s________m________ ________a________n________d________ ________e________n________e________r________g________y________,________
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________(________v________e________r________b________,________)________ ________T________o________ ________t________a________l________k________ ________e________n________t________h________u________s________i________a________s________t________i________c________a________l________l________y________ ________a________n________d________ ________a________t________ ________l________e________n________g________t________h________ ________a________b________o________u________t________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________
ˈdazlɪŋ
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ˈdæz(ə)lɪŋ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________V________e________r________y________ ________b________r________i________g________h________t________ ________a________n________d________ ________a________t________t________r________a________c________t________i________v________e________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________w________a________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________s________u________r________p________r________i________s________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________i________m________p________r________e________s________s________i________v________e________
stɛː
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stɛr
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________l________o________o________k________ ________a________t________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________ ________l________o________n________g________ ________t________i________m________e________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________w________a________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________s________h________o________w________s________ ________y________o________u________ ________a________r________e________ ________t________h________i________n________k________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
ˈstriːmɪŋ
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ˈstrimɪŋ
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________w________a________t________c________h________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________l________i________s________t________e________n________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________o________v________e________r________ ________t________h________e________ ________i________n________t________e________r________n________e________t________ ________i________n________ ________r________e________a________l________ ________t________i________m________e________,________ ________w________i________t________h________o________u________t________ ________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________d________o________w________n________l________o________a________d________ ________i________t________ ________f________i________r________s________t________
ˈflaʃ ˌmɒb
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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________ ________a________s________s________e________m________b________l________e________ ________s________u________d________d________e________n________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________u________b________l________i________c________ ________p________l________a________c________e________,________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________ ________a________n________ ________u________n________u________s________u________a________l________ ________o________r________ ________s________e________e________m________i________n________g________l________y________ ________r________a________n________d________o________m________ ________a________c________t________,________ ________a________n________d________ ________t________h________e________n________ ________q________u________i________c________k________l________y________ ________d________i________s________p________e________r________s________e________,________
ˈkɒrɪəɡrɑːf
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ˈkɔriəˌɡræf
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________c________r________e________a________t________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________a________r________r________a________n________g________e________ ________a________ ________s________e________q________u________e________n________c________e________ ________o________f________ ________s________t________e________p________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________m________o________v________e________m________e________n________t________s________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________ ________d________a________n________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________o________t________h________e________r________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________a________n________c________e________.________
Definition
________(________p________r________e________p________o________s________i________t________i________o________n________)________ ________I________n________ ________a________d________d________i________t________i________o________n________ ________t________o________;________ ________o________v________e________r________ ________a________n________d________ ________a________b________o________v________e________;________ ________o________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________s________u________r________f________a________c________e________ ________o________f________;________ ________o________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________s________u________m________m________i________t________ ________o________f________
ˈskriːmɪŋ
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ˈskrimɪŋ
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________M________a________k________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________l________o________u________d________,________ ________h________i________g________h________-________p________i________t________c________h________e________d________ ________s________o________u________n________d________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________b________e________c________a________u________s________e________ ________o________f________ ________f________e________a________r________ ________o________r________ ________p________a________i________n________
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________ ________o________n________ ________a________ ________p________r________o________j________e________c________t________ ________o________r________ ________t________a________s________k________
ˈmɒnəlɒɡ
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ˈmɑnəˌlɑɡ
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________l________o________n________g________ ________s________p________e________e________c________h________ ________m________a________d________e________ ________b________y________ ________o________n________e________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________y________ ________o________r________ ________f________i________l________m________,________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________n________o________t________ ________d________i________r________e________c________t________l________y________ ________a________d________d________r________e________s________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________a________n________y________o________n________e________ ________e________l________s________e________
ˈstʌnɪŋ
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ˈstənɪŋ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________V________e________r________y________ ________a________t________t________r________a________c________t________i________v________e________ ________o________r________ ________b________e________a________u________t________i________f________u________l________;________ ________b________r________e________a________t________h________t________a________k________i________n________g________l________y________ ________i________m________p________r________e________s________s________i________v________e________,________
fɪˈnɒmɪnl
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________E________x________t________r________a________o________r________d________i________n________a________r________y________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________m________a________r________k________a________b________l________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________w________a________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________i________m________p________r________e________s________s________i________v________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________u________r________p________r________i________s________i________n________g________,________
əˈpriːʃɪeɪt
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________g________r________a________t________e________f________u________l________ ________f________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________;________ ________t________o________ ________r________e________c________o________g________n________i________z________e________ ________t________h________e________ ________v________a________l________u________e________ ________o________f________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________;________ ________t________o________ ________i________n________c________r________e________a________s________e________ ________i________n________ ________v________a________l________u________e________
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________E________x________t________r________e________m________e________l________y________ ________n________e________r________d________y________ ________o________r________ ________e________c________c________e________n________t________r________i________c________
ˈtreɪlə
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________t________r________a________i________l________e________r________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________s________h________o________r________t________ ________a________d________v________e________r________t________i________s________e________m________e________n________t________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________ ________m________o________v________i________e________,________ ________t________e________l________e________v________i________s________i________o________n________ ________s________h________o________w________,________ ________o________r________ ________o________t________h________e________r________ ________p________r________o________d________u________c________t________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________s________h________o________w________n________ ________b________e________f________o________r________e________ ________t________h________e________ ________m________a________i________n________ ________f________e________a________t________u________r________e________ ________b________e________g________i________n________s________.________
ˈvʌɪrəl
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________A________ ________t________e________r________m________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________d________e________s________c________r________i________b________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________s________p________r________e________a________d________s________ ________q________u________i________c________k________l________y________ ________a________n________d________ ________w________i________d________e________l________y________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________t________h________r________o________u________g________h________ ________t________h________e________ ________i________n________t________e________r________n________e________t________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________c________i________a________l________ ________m________e________d________i________a________.________
ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________H________a________v________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________b________e________n________e________f________i________c________i________a________l________ ________e________f________f________e________c________t________ ________o________n________ ________m________e________n________t________a________l________ ________o________r________ ________p________h________y________s________i________c________a________l________ ________h________e________a________l________t________h________;________ ________c________u________r________a________t________i________v________e________ ________o________r________ ________h________e________a________l________i________n________g________
ɡɔː
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________B________l________o________o________d________ ________a________n________d________ ________v________i________o________l________e________n________c________e________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________f________i________l________m________ ________o________r________ ________b________o________o________k________,________
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________s________c________e________n________e________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________f________i________l________m________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________a________ ________s________o________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________r________e________c________o________r________d________e________d________ ________a________t________ ________o________n________e________ ________t________i________m________e________ ________w________i________t________h________o________u________t________ ________s________t________o________p________p________i________n________g________
ˌbakˈsteɪdʒ
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________a________r________e________a________ ________b________e________h________i________n________d________ ________t________h________e________ ________s________t________a________g________e________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________t________h________e________a________t________e________r________,________ ________w________h________e________r________e________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________e________r________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________t________e________c________h________n________i________c________i________a________n________s________ ________p________r________e________p________a________r________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________a________n________c________e________.________
neɪl
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________d________o________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________s________u________c________c________e________s________s________f________u________l________l________y________ ________o________r________ ________a________c________c________u________r________a________t________e________l________y________
dɪˈlɪv(ə)ri
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________g________i________v________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________s________p________e________e________c________h________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________a________n________c________e________
Definition
________(________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________s________,________ ________t________e________l________e________v________i________s________i________o________n________,________ ________t________h________e________a________t________r________e________,________ ________v________i________d________e________o________ ________g________a________m________e________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________o________t________h________e________r________ ________m________e________d________i________a________ ________t________o________ ________c________r________e________a________t________e________ ________r________e________a________l________i________s________t________i________c________ ________o________r________ ________i________m________a________g________i________n________a________r________y________ ________i________m________a________g________e________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________s________o________u________n________d________s________.________
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________c________t________o________r________s________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________y________,________ ________f________i________l________m________,________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________l________e________v________i________s________i________o________n________ ________s________h________o________w________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________M________o________v________i________n________g________ ________s________l________o________w________l________y________ ________o________n________ ________h________a________n________d________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________k________n________e________e________s________ ________o________r________ ________b________y________ ________d________r________a________g________g________i________n________g________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________o________d________y________ ________a________l________o________n________g________ ________t________h________e________ ________g________r________o________u________n________d________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________c________o________m________f________o________r________t________a________b________l________e________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________,________
ˈtʌɪpkɑːst
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ˈtaɪpˌkæst
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________a________s________s________i________g________n________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________r________o________l________e________ ________o________r________ ________t________y________p________e________ ________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________,________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________b________a________s________e________d________ ________o________n________ ________a________ ________s________t________e________r________e________o________t________y________p________e________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________e________c________o________n________c________e________i________v________e________d________ ________n________o________t________i________o________n________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________b________e________ ________d________o________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________w________e________l________l________ ________a________n________d________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________g________r________e________a________t________ ________s________u________c________c________e________s________s________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________a________c________q________u________i________r________e________ ________o________r________ ________o________b________t________a________i________n________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________
ˈmɛzmərʌɪzɪŋ
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ˈmɛzməˌraɪzɪŋ
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________C________a________p________t________i________v________a________t________i________n________g________;________ ________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________p________o________w________e________r________f________u________l________ ________a________n________d________ ________i________r________r________e________s________i________s________t________i________b________l________e________ ________i________n________f________l________u________e________n________c________e________ ________o________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________m________i________n________d________ ________o________r________ ________e________m________o________t________i________o________n________s________
krʌʃt
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krəʃt
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________d________e________f________e________a________t________ ________o________r________ ________o________v________e________r________w________h________e________l________m________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________c________o________m________p________e________t________i________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________b________a________t________t________l________e________
ˈhɒmɪdʒ
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ˈ(h)ɑmɪdʒ
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________h________o________w________ ________o________f________ ________r________e________s________p________e________c________t________ ________o________r________ ________a________d________m________i________r________a________t________i________o________n________,________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________i________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________f________o________r________m________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________t________r________i________b________u________t________e________ ________o________r________ ________c________e________r________e________m________o________n________y________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________i________n________k________ ________o________r________ ________b________e________l________i________e________v________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________t________r________u________e________
ˈʃʌfl
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ˈʃəf(ə)l
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________s________l________i________d________e________ ________y________o________u________r________ ________f________e________e________t________ ________a________l________o________n________g________ ________t________h________e________ ________g________r________o________u________n________d________ ________o________r________ ________b________a________c________k________ ________a________n________d________ ________f________o________r________t________h________ ________w________i________t________h________o________u________t________ ________l________i________f________t________i________n________g________ ________t________h________e________m________ ________c________o________m________p________l________e________t________e________l________y________
stand up
ˈstandʌp
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ˈstændˌəp
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Definition
(noun) A stand-up is a type of comedy performance where a comedian tells jokes and stories to an audience.
Example
I went to a stand-up show last night and it was hilarious!
hyped up
Definition
(adjective) Excited or enthusiastic about something,
Example
The crowd was hyped up for the concert,
show.
Definition
(noun) A performance, exhibition, or display of something, typically a public one
trailer
ˈtreɪlə
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Definition
(noun) A trailer is a large vehicle that is attached to the back of a car or truck and is used to transport goods or people.
Example
The family went on a road trip and towed a trailer behind their car.
archival footage
Definition
(noun) Footage from the past that is stored in an archive, usually for historical or research purposes.
Example
The museum had archival footage of the first moon landing.
field
fiːld
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fild
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Definition
(noun) A specific area of knowledge or activity, especially one in which a person has some experience or skill
Example
I have no experience in that field of study.
kicking myself
Definition
(phrasal verb) To feel regret or remorse for something one has done or failed to do.
Example
I was kicking myself for not studying harder for the exam.
gone over
Definition
(verb) To examine or review something in detail,
Example
I went over the report to make sure I hadn't missed anything,
pumped
pʌm(p)t
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pəm(p)t
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Definition
(verb) To be filled with enthusiasm and energy,
Example
I was so pumped to go to the party last night.
rave
reɪv
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reɪv
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Definition
(verb,) To talk enthusiastically and at length about something,
Example
I can't wait to rave about the new movie I saw last night,
dazzling
ˈdazlɪŋ
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ˈdæz(ə)lɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Very bright and attractive, especially in a way that is surprising or impressive
Example
The fireworks display was dazzling.
stare
stɛː
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stɛr
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Definition
(verb) to look at someone or something for a long time, especially in a way that shows you are thinking or feeling something
Example
He stared at the painting for a few minutes, trying to understand the artist's message.
streaming
ˈstriːmɪŋ
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ˈstrimɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) The act of watching or listening to something over the internet in real time, without having to download it first
Example
I'm streaming the latest episode of my favorite show on Hulu
flash mob
ˈflaʃ ˌmɒb
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ˈflæʃ ˌmɑb
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Definition
(noun) A group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual or seemingly random act, and then quickly disperse,
Example
The flash mob gathered in the park and sang a song together before quickly dispersing.
choreograph
ˈkɒrɪəɡrɑːf
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ˈkɔriəˌɡræf
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Definition
(verb) To create and arrange a sequence of steps and movements for a dance or other performance.
on top of
Definition
(preposition) In addition to; over and above; on the surface of; on the summit of
Example
I have to finish my homework, on top of attending the meeting.
screaming
ˈskriːmɪŋ
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ˈskrimɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) Making a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear or pain
Example
The crowd was screaming in delight as the fireworks lit up the night sky.
crew
kruː
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kru
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Definition
(noun) A group of people who work together on a project or task
Example
The crew of the ship worked together to navigate the stormy seas.
monologue
ˈmɒnəlɒɡ
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ˈmɑnəˌlɑɡ
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Definition
(noun) A long speech made by one person, usually in a play or film, that is not directly addressed to anyone else
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue about the importance of friendship
stunning
ˈstʌnɪŋ
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ˈstənɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Very attractive or beautiful; breathtakingly impressive,
phenomenal
fɪˈnɒmɪnl
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fəˈnɑmənəl
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Definition
(adjective) Extraordinary or remarkable in a way that is very impressive or surprising,
Example
The singer's performance was phenomenal.
appreciate
əˈpriːʃɪeɪt
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əˈpriʃiˌeɪt
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Definition
(verb) to be grateful for something; to recognize the value of something; to increase in value
Example
I appreciate the effort you put into this project.
geekiest
Definition
(adjective) Extremely nerdy or eccentric
Example
He was the geekiest person in the room, wearing a bow tie and pocket protector.
trailer
ˈtreɪlə
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ˈtreɪlər
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Definition
(noun) A trailer is a short advertisement for a movie, television show, or other product, usually shown before the main feature begins.
Example
The trailer for the new superhero movie was so exciting that I couldn't wait to see the full movie.
viral
ˈvʌɪrəl
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ˈvaɪrəl
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Definition
(adjective) A term used to describe something that spreads quickly and widely, usually through the internet or social media.
Example
The video of the cat playing the piano went viral and was seen by millions of people.
therapeutic
ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk
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ˌθɛrəˈpjudɪk
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Definition
(adjective) Having a beneficial effect on mental or physical health; curative or healing
Example
The yoga class was therapeutic, helping me to relax and de-stress.
gore
ɡɔː
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ɡɔr
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Definition
(noun) Blood and violence, especially in a film or book,
Example
The horror movie was full of gory scenes,
takes
Definition
(noun) a scene that is filmed or a song that is recorded at one time without stopping
Example
We did many takes before the director was happy.
backstage
ˌbakˈsteɪdʒ
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ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ
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Definition
(noun) The area behind the stage of a theater, where performers and technicians prepare for a performance.
Example
The actors were getting ready backstage before the show.
nail
neɪl
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neɪl
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Definition
(verb) To do something successfully or accurately
Example
She nailed the presentation and got a standing ovation.
delivery
dɪˈlɪv(ə)ri
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dəˈlɪv(ə)ri
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Definition
(noun) The act of giving a speech or performance
special effects
Definition
(noun) Special effects are techniques used in films, television, theatre, video games and other media to create realistic or imaginary images and sounds.
Example
The special effects in the movie were so realistic that it felt like I was actually there.
cast
kɑːst
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kæst
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Definition
(noun) the actors in a play, film, or television show
Example
he draws sensitive performances from his inexperienced cast
crawling
Definition
(verb) Moving slowly on hands and knees or by dragging the body along the ground, usually in a difficult or uncomfortable situation,
Example
The baby was crawling across the floor to get to the toy.
typecast
ˈtʌɪpkɑːst
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ˈtaɪpˌkæst
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Definition
(verb) To assign a particular role or type to someone, often based on a stereotype or preconceived notion
Example
The actor was typecast as a villain in every movie he was in.
You're crushing this
Definition
(verb) To be doing something very well and with great success
Example
She is crushing her exams this semester!
get my hands on
Definition
(verb) To acquire or obtain something,
mesmerizing
ˈmɛzmərʌɪzɪŋ
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ˈmɛzməˌraɪzɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Captivating; having a powerful and irresistible influence on the mind or emotions
Example
The sunset was mesmerizing, with its vibrant colors and peaceful atmosphere.
crushed
krʌʃt
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krəʃt
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Definition
(verb) to defeat or overwhelm someone or something, especially in a competition or battle
Example
She crushed the performance she was amazing!
homage
ˈhɒmɪdʒ
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ˈ(h)ɑmɪdʒ
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Definition
(noun) A show of respect or admiration, often in the form of a tribute or ceremony
Example
The mayor paid homage to the brave firefighters who risked their lives to save the city.
figured
Definition
(verb) to think or believe something to be true
Example
I figured that the party would be a success
shuffle
ˈʃʌfl
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ˈʃəf(ə)l
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Definition
(verb) to slide your feet along the ground or back and forth without lifting them completely
Example
He shuffled his feet nervously as he waited for the results,
stand up
ˈstandʌp
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ˈstændˌəp
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Definition
(noun) A stand-up is a type of comedy performance where a comedian tells jokes and stories to an audience.
Example
I went to a stand-up show last night and it was hilarious!
hyped up
Definition
(adjective) Excited or enthusiastic about something,
Example
The crowd was hyped up for the concert,
show.
Definition
(noun) A performance, exhibition, or display of something, typically a public one
trailer
ˈtreɪlə
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Definition
(noun) A trailer is a large vehicle that is attached to the back of a car or truck and is used to transport goods or people.
Example
The family went on a road trip and towed a trailer behind their car.
archival footage
Definition
(noun) Footage from the past that is stored in an archive, usually for historical or research purposes.
Example
The museum had archival footage of the first moon landing.
field
fiːld
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fild
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Definition
(noun) A specific area of knowledge or activity, especially one in which a person has some experience or skill
Example
I have no experience in that field of study.
kicking myself
Definition
(phrasal verb) To feel regret or remorse for something one has done or failed to do.
Example
I was kicking myself for not studying harder for the exam.
gone over
Definition
(verb) To examine or review something in detail,
Example
I went over the report to make sure I hadn't missed anything,
pumped
pʌm(p)t
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pəm(p)t
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Definition
(verb) To be filled with enthusiasm and energy,
Example
I was so pumped to go to the party last night.
rave
reɪv
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reɪv
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Definition
(verb,) To talk enthusiastically and at length about something,
Example
I can't wait to rave about the new movie I saw last night,
dazzling
ˈdazlɪŋ
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ˈdæz(ə)lɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Very bright and attractive, especially in a way that is surprising or impressive
Example
The fireworks display was dazzling.
stare
stɛː
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stɛr
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Definition
(verb) to look at someone or something for a long time, especially in a way that shows you are thinking or feeling something
Example
He stared at the painting for a few minutes, trying to understand the artist's message.
streaming
ˈstriːmɪŋ
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ˈstrimɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) The act of watching or listening to something over the internet in real time, without having to download it first
Example
I'm streaming the latest episode of my favorite show on Hulu
flash mob
ˈflaʃ ˌmɒb
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ˈflæʃ ˌmɑb
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Definition
(noun) A group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual or seemingly random act, and then quickly disperse,
Example
The flash mob gathered in the park and sang a song together before quickly dispersing.
choreograph
ˈkɒrɪəɡrɑːf
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ˈkɔriəˌɡræf
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Definition
(verb) To create and arrange a sequence of steps and movements for a dance or other performance.
on top of
Definition
(preposition) In addition to; over and above; on the surface of; on the summit of
Example
I have to finish my homework, on top of attending the meeting.
screaming
ˈskriːmɪŋ
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ˈskrimɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) Making a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear or pain
Example
The crowd was screaming in delight as the fireworks lit up the night sky.
crew
kruː
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kru
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Definition
(noun) A group of people who work together on a project or task
Example
The crew of the ship worked together to navigate the stormy seas.
monologue
ˈmɒnəlɒɡ
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ˈmɑnəˌlɑɡ
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Definition
(noun) A long speech made by one person, usually in a play or film, that is not directly addressed to anyone else
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue about the importance of friendship
stunning
ˈstʌnɪŋ
![]()
ˈstənɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Very attractive or beautiful; breathtakingly impressive,
phenomenal
fɪˈnɒmɪnl
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fəˈnɑmənəl
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Definition
(adjective) Extraordinary or remarkable in a way that is very impressive or surprising,
Example
The singer's performance was phenomenal.
appreciate
əˈpriːʃɪeɪt
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əˈpriʃiˌeɪt
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Definition
(verb) to be grateful for something; to recognize the value of something; to increase in value
Example
I appreciate the effort you put into this project.
geekiest
Definition
(adjective) Extremely nerdy or eccentric
Example
He was the geekiest person in the room, wearing a bow tie and pocket protector.
trailer
ˈtreɪlə
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ˈtreɪlər
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Definition
(noun) A trailer is a short advertisement for a movie, television show, or other product, usually shown before the main feature begins.
Example
The trailer for the new superhero movie was so exciting that I couldn't wait to see the full movie.
viral
ˈvʌɪrəl
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ˈvaɪrəl
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Definition
(adjective) A term used to describe something that spreads quickly and widely, usually through the internet or social media.
Example
The video of the cat playing the piano went viral and was seen by millions of people.
therapeutic
ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk
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ˌθɛrəˈpjudɪk
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Definition
(adjective) Having a beneficial effect on mental or physical health; curative or healing
Example
The yoga class was therapeutic, helping me to relax and de-stress.
gore
ɡɔː
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ɡɔr
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Definition
(noun) Blood and violence, especially in a film or book,
Example
The horror movie was full of gory scenes,
takes
Definition
(noun) a scene that is filmed or a song that is recorded at one time without stopping
Example
We did many takes before the director was happy.
backstage
ˌbakˈsteɪdʒ
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ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ
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Definition
(noun) The area behind the stage of a theater, where performers and technicians prepare for a performance.
Example
The actors were getting ready backstage before the show.
nail
neɪl
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neɪl
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Definition
(verb) To do something successfully or accurately
Example
She nailed the presentation and got a standing ovation.
delivery
dɪˈlɪv(ə)ri
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dəˈlɪv(ə)ri
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Definition
(noun) The act of giving a speech or performance
special effects
Definition
(noun) Special effects are techniques used in films, television, theatre, video games and other media to create realistic or imaginary images and sounds.
Example
The special effects in the movie were so realistic that it felt like I was actually there.
cast
kɑːst
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kæst
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Definition
(noun) the actors in a play, film, or television show
Example
he draws sensitive performances from his inexperienced cast
crawling
Definition
(verb) Moving slowly on hands and knees or by dragging the body along the ground, usually in a difficult or uncomfortable situation,
Example
The baby was crawling across the floor to get to the toy.
typecast
ˈtʌɪpkɑːst
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ˈtaɪpˌkæst
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Definition
(verb) To assign a particular role or type to someone, often based on a stereotype or preconceived notion
Example
The actor was typecast as a villain in every movie he was in.
You're crushing this
Definition
(verb) To be doing something very well and with great success
Example
She is crushing her exams this semester!
get my hands on
Definition
(verb) To acquire or obtain something,
mesmerizing
ˈmɛzmərʌɪzɪŋ
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ˈmɛzməˌraɪzɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Captivating; having a powerful and irresistible influence on the mind or emotions
Example
The sunset was mesmerizing, with its vibrant colors and peaceful atmosphere.
crushed
krʌʃt
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krəʃt
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Definition
(verb) to defeat or overwhelm someone or something, especially in a competition or battle
Example
She crushed the performance she was amazing!
homage
ˈhɒmɪdʒ
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ˈ(h)ɑmɪdʒ
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Definition
(noun) A show of respect or admiration, often in the form of a tribute or ceremony
Example
The mayor paid homage to the brave firefighters who risked their lives to save the city.
figured
Definition
(verb) to think or believe something to be true
Example
I figured that the party would be a success
shuffle
ˈʃʌfl
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ˈʃəf(ə)l
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Definition
(verb) to slide your feet along the ground or back and forth without lifting them completely
Example
He shuffled his feet nervously as he waited for the results,
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appreciate
əˈpriːʃɪeɪt
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əˈpriʃiˌeɪt
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Definition
(verb) to be grateful for something; to recognize the value of something; to increase in value
Example
I appreciate the effort you put into this project.
on top of
Definition
(preposition) In addition to; over and above; on the surface of; on the summit of
Example
I have to finish my homework, on top of attending the meeting.
archival footage
Definition
(noun) Footage from the past that is stored in an archive, usually for historical or research purposes.
Example
The museum had archival footage of the first moon landing.
nail
neɪl
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neɪl
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Definition
(verb) To do something successfully or accurately
Example
She nailed the presentation and got a standing ovation.
flash mob
ˈflaʃ ˌmɒb
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ˈflæʃ ˌmɑb
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Definition
(noun) A group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual or seemingly random act, and then quickly disperse,
Example
The flash mob gathered in the park and sang a song together before quickly dispersing.
backstage
ˌbakˈsteɪdʒ
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ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ
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Definition
(noun) The area behind the stage of a theater, where performers and technicians prepare for a performance.
Example
The actors were getting ready backstage before the show.
get my hands on
Definition
(verb) To acquire or obtain something,
stand up
ˈstandʌp
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ˈstændˌəp
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Definition
(noun) A stand-up is a type of comedy performance where a comedian tells jokes and stories to an audience.
Example
I went to a stand-up show last night and it was hilarious!
show.
Definition
(noun) A performance, exhibition, or display of something, typically a public one
field
fiːld
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fild
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Definition
(noun) A specific area of knowledge or activity, especially one in which a person has some experience or skill
Example
I have no experience in that field of study.
viral
ˈvʌɪrəl
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ˈvaɪrəl
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Definition
(adjective) A term used to describe something that spreads quickly and widely, usually through the internet or social media.
Example
The video of the cat playing the piano went viral and was seen by millions of people.
kicking myself
Definition
(phrasal verb) To feel regret or remorse for something one has done or failed to do.
Example
I was kicking myself for not studying harder for the exam.
crushed
krʌʃt
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krəʃt
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(verb) to defeat or overwhelm someone or something, especially in a competition or battle
Example
She crushed the performance she was amazing!
rave
reɪv
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reɪv
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(verb,) To talk enthusiastically and at length about something,
Example
I can't wait to rave about the new movie I saw last night,
crew
kruː
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kru
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(noun) A group of people who work together on a project or task
Example
The crew of the ship worked together to navigate the stormy seas.
mesmerizing
ˈmɛzmərʌɪzɪŋ
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ˈmɛzməˌraɪzɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Captivating; having a powerful and irresistible influence on the mind or emotions
Example
The sunset was mesmerizing, with its vibrant colors and peaceful atmosphere.
figured
Definition
(verb) to think or believe something to be true
Example
I figured that the party would be a success
cast
kɑːst
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kæst
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(noun) the actors in a play, film, or television show
Example
he draws sensitive performances from his inexperienced cast
trailer
ˈtreɪlə
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(noun) A trailer is a large vehicle that is attached to the back of a car or truck and is used to transport goods or people.
Example
The family went on a road trip and towed a trailer behind their car.
homage
ˈhɒmɪdʒ
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ˈ(h)ɑmɪdʒ
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Definition
(noun) A show of respect or admiration, often in the form of a tribute or ceremony
Example
The mayor paid homage to the brave firefighters who risked their lives to save the city.
phenomenal
fɪˈnɒmɪnl
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fəˈnɑmənəl
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(adjective) Extraordinary or remarkable in a way that is very impressive or surprising,
Example
The singer's performance was phenomenal.
monologue
ˈmɒnəlɒɡ
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ˈmɑnəˌlɑɡ
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(noun) A long speech made by one person, usually in a play or film, that is not directly addressed to anyone else
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue about the importance of friendship
hyped up
Definition
(adjective) Excited or enthusiastic about something,
Example
The crowd was hyped up for the concert,
You're crushing this
Definition
(verb) To be doing something very well and with great success
Example
She is crushing her exams this semester!
crawling
Definition
(verb) Moving slowly on hands and knees or by dragging the body along the ground, usually in a difficult or uncomfortable situation,
Example
The baby was crawling across the floor to get to the toy.
gore
ɡɔː
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ɡɔr
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(noun) Blood and violence, especially in a film or book,
Example
The horror movie was full of gory scenes,
shuffle
ˈʃʌfl
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ˈʃəf(ə)l
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Definition
(verb) to slide your feet along the ground or back and forth without lifting them completely
Example
He shuffled his feet nervously as he waited for the results,
dazzling
ˈdazlɪŋ
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ˈdæz(ə)lɪŋ
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(adjective) Very bright and attractive, especially in a way that is surprising or impressive
Example
The fireworks display was dazzling.
gone over
Definition
(verb) To examine or review something in detail,
Example
I went over the report to make sure I hadn't missed anything,
delivery
dɪˈlɪv(ə)ri
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dəˈlɪv(ə)ri
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(noun) The act of giving a speech or performance
typecast
ˈtʌɪpkɑːst
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ˈtaɪpˌkæst
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(verb) To assign a particular role or type to someone, often based on a stereotype or preconceived notion
Example
The actor was typecast as a villain in every movie he was in.
geekiest
Definition
(adjective) Extremely nerdy or eccentric
Example
He was the geekiest person in the room, wearing a bow tie and pocket protector.
therapeutic
ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk
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ˌθɛrəˈpjudɪk
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Definition
(adjective) Having a beneficial effect on mental or physical health; curative or healing
Example
The yoga class was therapeutic, helping me to relax and de-stress.
stunning
ˈstʌnɪŋ
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ˈstənɪŋ
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(adjective) Very attractive or beautiful; breathtakingly impressive,
pumped
pʌm(p)t
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pəm(p)t
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(verb) To be filled with enthusiasm and energy,
Example
I was so pumped to go to the party last night.
special effects
Definition
(noun) Special effects are techniques used in films, television, theatre, video games and other media to create realistic or imaginary images and sounds.
Example
The special effects in the movie were so realistic that it felt like I was actually there.
screaming
ˈskriːmɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) Making a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear or pain
Example
The crowd was screaming in delight as the fireworks lit up the night sky.
trailer
ˈtreɪlə
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ˈtreɪlər
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Definition
(noun) A trailer is a short advertisement for a movie, television show, or other product, usually shown before the main feature begins.
Example
The trailer for the new superhero movie was so exciting that I couldn't wait to see the full movie.
streaming
ˈstriːmɪŋ
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ˈstrimɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) The act of watching or listening to something over the internet in real time, without having to download it first
Example
I'm streaming the latest episode of my favorite show on Hulu
stare
stɛː
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stɛr
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(verb) to look at someone or something for a long time, especially in a way that shows you are thinking or feeling something
Example
He stared at the painting for a few minutes, trying to understand the artist's message.
takes
Definition
(noun) a scene that is filmed or a song that is recorded at one time without stopping
Example
We did many takes before the director was happy.
choreograph
ˈkɒrɪəɡrɑːf
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ˈkɔriəˌɡræf
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(verb) To create and arrange a sequence of steps and movements for a dance or other performance.
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