Lingo

The Cinema

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act
1.
act
Verb

to do something for a special reason

The company decided to act quickly to address customer complaints and improve its services.

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adapt
2.
a
dapt
Verb

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

The company had to adapt its marketing strategy to reach a global audience.

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ballet
3.
ba
llet
Noun

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

The ballet performance captivated the audience with its elegant choreography and beautiful music.

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blockbuster
4.
block
bus
ter
Noun

a thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product

The new superhero movie became a blockbuster, earning over $1 billion at the box office.

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box office
5.
box office
Noun

the place where tickets for admission to an event are sold

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appear
6.
a
ppear
Verb

to become visible and noticeable

With the sun rising over the horizon, the outline of the mountains appeared in the distance.

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cast
7.
cast
Noun

all the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.

She was excited to join the cast of the upcoming film.

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project
8.
pro
ject
Noun

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

The team worked on a collaborative project to design a new product.

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screen
9.
screen
Noun

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

During the presentation, the speaker shared his screen with the audience.

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rerun
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re
run
Noun

the rebroadcast of a program on television or other media

Viewers enjoyed watching a classic sitcom rerun late at night.

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screen
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screen
Noun

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

During the presentation, the speaker shared his screen with the audience.

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shoot
12.
shoot
Verb

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

The police officer had to shoot to defend against the armed suspect.

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stage
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stage
Noun

an elevated area, especially in theaters, on which artists perform for the audience

The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his monologue.

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ci
ne
phile
Noun

someone who loves movies very much

As a true cinephile, she attends film festivals every year to discover new talent.

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animate
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a
ni
mate
Verb

to bring characters or objects to life through movement using animation techniques or computer programs

The studio animates characters for its upcoming animated film using advanced CGI technology.

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clip
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clip
Noun

a detachable holder that feeds cartridges into a firearm

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cue
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cue
Noun

a tapered rod used to strike the cue ball in billiards or pool

He chalked his cue before taking the shot.

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double
18.
dou
ble
Noun

a room that is designed for two people

They booked a double for their weekend getaway.

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stunt
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stunt
Verb

to stop or slow down the development or growth of something

Lack of sunlight can stunt the growth of plants.

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lighting engineer
Noun

a technician who is in charge of the lights in a TV or motion picture set or theater stage

The lighting engineer worked closely with the director to create the perfect atmosphere for the play.

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manager
21.
ma
na
ger
Noun

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

As the manager, she conducts weekly meetings with her team.

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screenwriter
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screen
wri
ter
Noun

a person whose job is to write scripts for movies, TV series, etc.

The screenwriter spent months developing the script for the upcoming movie.

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open
23.
o
pen
Verb

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

He opens the window to let in some fresh air.

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preview
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pre
view
Verb

to watch a movie, play, TV show, etc. in advance of public presentation

Critics are invited to preview the new movie before its official release.

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production
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pro
duc
tion
Noun

the act or process of transforming raw materials or different components into goods that can be used by customers

The factory increased its production of cars to meet rising demand.

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rehearsal
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re
hear
sal
Noun

a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.

The actors gathered for their final rehearsal before the opening night of the play.

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rehearse
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re
hearse
Verb

to practice a play, piece of music, etc. before the public performance

The actors gathered in the theater to rehearse their lines and perfect their stage movements before the opening night.

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show business
Noun

the industry or profession of providing public entertainment, such as motion picture, theater, etc.

The awards ceremony celebrated the achievements of those in show business.

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scenario
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sce
na
rio
Noun

a written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play

The screenwriter presented several scenarios for the plot of the upcoming movie.

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subtitle
30.
sub
ti
tle
Verb

to provide a film or video with written translations or captions of the dialogue

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sound effect
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sound effect
Noun

an artificial sound created and used in a motion picture, play, video game, etc. to make it more realistic

The sound effect of thunder added tension to the dramatic scene in the movie.

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wind machine
Noun

a machine that is used in a theater or movie to create artificial wind

The wind machine created a dramatic effect during the outdoor scene of the movie.

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