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[C2 Level] Media & Entertainment – English vocabulary

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82 English words with meanings: excerpt, cinematography, screenplay, montage, soundtrack… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

Part of the learning path: C1–C2 Everyday English

Word list

  1. excerpt /'eksɜ:pt/ (noun) — a short piece taken from a text
    Example: He read an excerpt from his latest novel.
    Synonyms: extract, passage
  2. cinematography /,sɪnəmə'tɒɡrəfi/ (noun) — the art of camera work and lighting
    Example: The film’s cinematography was truly breathtaking.
    Synonyms: filmmaking, camera work
  3. screenplay /'skri:npleɪ/ (noun) — the written plan for a movie
    Example: She wrote the screenplay for a famous thriller.
    Synonyms: script, scenario
  4. montage /'mɒntɑ:ʒ/ (noun) — a joined or edited movie scene
    Example: The training montage showed his progress over time.
    Synonyms: collage, sequence
  5. soundtrack /'saʊndtræk/ (noun) — music played in a movie
    Example: The soundtrack became more popular than the movie.
    Synonyms: score, music
  6. director /də'rektər/ (noun) — the person who makes a movie
    Example: The director guided the actors through each emotional scene.
    Synonyms: filmmaker, producer
  7. blockbuster /'blɒkbʌstər/ (noun) — a very popular movie
    Example: The studio released a summer blockbuster.
    Synonyms: hit movie, mega film
  8. premiere /'prem.i.eər/ (noun) — the first public showing of a movie
    Example: Celebrities attended the film’s world premiere.
    Synonyms: debut, opening
  9. genre /'ʒɒnrə/ (noun) — a type of art
    Example: He enjoys movies of all genres.
    Synonyms: category, style
  10. protagonist /prəʊ'tæɡənɪst/ (noun) — the main character
    Example: The protagonist struggles to find his identity.
    Synonyms: main character, hero
  11. narrative /'nærətɪv/ (noun) — a story
    Example: The novel’s narrative is full of symbolism.
    Synonyms: story, tale
  12. dialogue /'daɪəlɒɡ/ (noun) — talk between characters in a movie or book
    Example: The dialogue in the film was witty and natural.
    Synonyms: conversation, exchange
  13. reviewer /rɪ'vju:ər/ (noun) — a person who gives opinions on movies or books
    Example: The reviewer praised the film’s authenticity.
    Synonyms: critic, commentator
  14. audience /'ɔ:diəns/ (noun) — people who watch or listen
    Example: The audience applauded enthusiastically.
    Synonyms: spectators, viewers
  15. celebrity /sə'lebrəti/ (noun) — a famous person
    Example: The celebrity supported several charities.
    Synonyms: star, public figure
  16. fictional /'fɪkʃənl/ (adj) — not real
    Example: The events in the story are entirely fictional.
    Synonyms: imaginary, invented
  17. memoir /'memwɑ:r/ (noun) — a book about your own life
    Example: She published a memoir about her childhood.
    Synonyms: autobiography, life story
  18. biography /baɪ'ɒɡrəfi/ (noun) — a book about someone's life
    Example: The biography revealed many unknown facts about the artist.
    Synonyms: life story, account
  19. illustration /,ɪlə'streɪʃən/ (noun) — a picture that explains something
    Example: The book contains beautiful illustrations.
    Synonyms: drawing, image
  20. publishing /'pʌblɪʃɪŋ/ (noun) — the business of making books
    Example: She works in book publishing.
    Synonyms: print industry, press
  21. columnist /'kɒləmnɪst/ (noun) — a writer who writes regular newspaper articles
    Example: The columnist expressed her opinion clearly.
    Synonyms: journalist, writer
  22. headline /'hedlaɪn/ (noun) — the title of a news story
    Example: The scandal made front-page headlines.
    Synonyms: title, caption
  23. broadcast /'brɔ:dkɑ:st/ (verb) — to send a show on TV or radio
    Example: The show will be broadcast live tonight.
    Synonyms: telecast, air
  24. anchor /'æŋkər/ (noun) — the person who reads the news on TV
    Example: The news anchor introduced the main stories.
    Synonyms: presenter, host
  25. documentary /,dɒkjə'mentəri/ (noun) — a film or show about real life
    Example: The documentary explores climate change.
    Synonyms: factual film, reportage
  26. television /'telɪvɪʒən/ (noun) — a device or system for broadcasting moving pictures and sound
    Example: Television changed the way people receive news.
    Synonyms: TV, broadcast media
  27. episode /'epɪsəʊd/ (noun) — one part of a TV series
    Example: The latest episode ended with a cliffhanger.
    Synonyms: installment, chapter
  28. season finale /'si:zən fɪ'nɑ:li/ (noun) — the last episode of a season
    Example: Fans eagerly awaited the season finale.
    Synonyms: last episode, finale
  29. talk show /'tɔ:k ʃəʊ/ (noun) — a TV talk show
    Example: She appeared on a late-night talk show.
    Synonyms: chat show, interview program
  30. sitcom /'sɪtkɒm/ (noun) — a sitcom
    Example: The sitcom has been running for ten years.
    Synonyms: comedy series, TV comedy

…and 52 more words in this set.

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