Unit 13 - Part 2 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

transcribed or translated words of the narrative or dialogues of a movie or TV show, appearing at the bottom of the screen to help deaf people or those who do not understand the language

"I watch the foreign film with English subtitles."

"Interlingual subtitles translate spoken dialogue from one language into another"

a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure

"Fantasy stories are full of magic."

"The fantasy novel was set in a magical kingdom where dragons guarded hidden treasures and brave knights fought evil wizards to protect the innocent villagers from harm."

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

"I read a biography of Abraham Lincoln."

"An authorized biography is written with the cooperation and approval of its subject"

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

"Science fiction often explores futuristic technology and its consequences."

"Hard science fiction is a subgenre that emphasizes scientific accuracy and detailed logical speculation"

a movie, novel, etc. with an exciting plot that deals with crime

"The thriller kept me guessing until the end."

"The thriller novel kept me guessing until the very last page when the killer was finally revealed."

a movie or TV program based on true stories giving facts about a particular person or event

"We watched a documentary about climbing Everest."

"We watched a fascinating documentary about the wildlife of the Amazon."

to occur at a specific time or location

"The event will take place tomorrow."

"The annual conference will take place in London next month, attracting experts from around the world."

a large number of star systems bound together by gravitational force

"Our sun belongs to the Milky Way galaxy."

"The Andromeda Galaxy is on a collision course with our own"

at or during a time that is not long ago

"I recently bought a new car."

"I recently started learning how to play the guitar and I am making slow but steady progress every week."

to completely change one's job or way of living

"She reinvents herself with each new job."

"The artist managed to reinvent his style after his early work was heavily criticized by art reviewers."

a state of being widely known or recognized, usually because of notable achievements, talents, or actions

"His fame spreads quickly after the movie release."

"His fame spreads quickly after the movie release and he is recognized everywhere he goes."

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

"You can achieve anything with hard work."

"With hard work and determination anyone can achieve their dreams regardless of their background or circumstances."

not liked or enjoyed

"The smell is unpleasant."

"The unpleasant smell of the garbage made her gag and she quickly tied the bag shut."

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

"Insomnia kept him awake all night."

"Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is a structured program that helps identify and replace thoughts and behaviors that cause or worsen chronic sleep problems."

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

"She tried to persuade her friend."

"The salesman tried to persuade the customer to buy the more expensive model by highlighting its additional features."

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

"He is exhausted."

"The exhausted hiker collapsed on the ground after climbing the steep mountain trail for eight hours without a break."

a female dancer who performs graceful and precise dance movements on her toes

"The ballerina wore a pink tutu."

"Ballerina is the term for a female ballet dancer who has reached the rank of principal in a professional company."

used to introduce an opposing statement

"It was raining nevertheless we went out."

"It was raining heavily nevertheless we went out because we had already bought tickets for the concert."

in a courageous and determined way, especially in the face of danger, fear, or hardship

"The firefighter bravely entered the burning building."

"The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to save the family who was trapped inside their apartment."

the sequence of events forming the plot of a story or drama

"The action was fast."

"The film's gripping action kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish."

a genre that emphasizes humor and often has a happy or lighthearted conclusion

"It was a comedy."

"The audience roared with laughter throughout the entire performance of the hilarious comedy."

the act or process of making animated programs, cartoons, etc.

"They love animation."

"The studio is renowned for its innovative techniques in computer animation."

a kind of story, movie, etc. intended to scare people

"I do not like horror."

"The suspenseful horror film left the audience on the edge of their seats until the very end."

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

"We watched a drama play."

"The drama was so emotional that many people in the theater started crying before it ended."

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

"War is terrible."

"The civil war lasted for five years devastating the country economy and forcing millions of civilians to flee their homes as refugees."

a person who deals with supervisory tasks or financial affairs in making a motion picture, play, etc.

"The film's producer secured the necessary funding."

"The producer decided to invest millions of dollars in the new project."

to or at a great distance

"The station is far."

"The station is not far from here so you can easily walk there in less than ten minutes."

a thing or fact that is known and seen by only one person or a few people and hidden from others

"It is a secret."

"The hidden diary contained a deeply guarded secret that she had kept from everyone for years."

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

"The performance was entertaining."

"Her performance in the school play was outstanding and the audience gave her a standing ovation."

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

"She enjoys creating art."

"Modern art can be difficult to understand because it often challenges traditional ideas about beauty and meaning."

to make someone do something using reasoning, arguments, etc.

"I need to convince my parents."

"It took hours of discussion to convince the committee that the new proposal was better than the original plan."

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

"What is your diet?"

"A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables is essential for maintaining good health."

related to the body rather than the mind

"Physical exercise is good."

"The physical exam included checking her blood pressure heart rate and reflexes and the doctor said she was in excellent health."

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

"I challenge you to race."

"The coach decided to challenge his star player to beat the existing personal best."

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

"The soldier stood at attention."

"The soldier protected the village during the night and remained alert even when everyone else was asleep."

relating to soldiers or the armed forces

"He is in military service."

"He is in military service and has been stationed overseas for the past six months away from his family."

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

"His great effort helped team win."

"She made a strong effort to finish the work on time."

the part or character that an actor plays in a movie or play

"She played a key role."

"The actor's compelling role in the historical drama earned him critical acclaim."

following the rules of formal debate or meeting conduct

"Everything is in order."

"The speaker ensured everything was in order before addressing the assembled delegates at the conference."

each of the curved bones surrounding the chest to protect the organs inside

"A broken rib hurts."

"The doctor examined the patient's fractured rib, suspecting internal damage."