English Vocabulary 6th,June

      ENGLISH 2007-6-6 16:6

Vocab

 

condense v.

Definition:

make smaller, shorter, more compact

Example:

I read a condensed version of the Iliad that hits all the important scenes.

 

 

elements n.

Definition:

small, important parts of something

Example:

The four elements of life are Earth, wind, water, and fire.

 

 

refresh my memory v.

Definition:

be reminded

Example:

I haven't seen that young woman in a long, can you refresh my memory as to her name?

 

 

least favorite n.

Definition:

liked, but not as much as the others

Example:

All the bands playing the festival are good, but Dagger of the Mind is my least favorite. They're alright, I guess.

 

capture v.

Definition:

represent accurately

Example:

That painting perfectly captures Kramer's face and personality.

 

plot n.

Definition:

the story line in a book or movie

Example:

I liked the movie's special effects, but the plot was really hard to follow.

 

edit out v.

Definition:

remove during the editing process

Example:

Sometimes when they show movies on TV they edit out violent scenes.

 

 

artistic license n.

Definition:

changes in a work based on another work or story

Example:

Disney frequently takes artistic license with historical stories. They always make them end happily.

 

 

trailer n.

Definition:

short advertisement that introduces an upcoming movie

Example:

I like watching trailers so I know what films are coming out.

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