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Key Actors Vocabulary - Denzel Washington

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Key Actors Vocabulary
born
born
[Adjective]

brought to this world through birth

Ex: Sarah was born on a warm summer morning, bringing joy and happiness to her family. 
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New York
New York
[noun]

one of the British colonies that formed the United States

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young
young
[Adjective]

still in the earlier stages of life

Ex: He has a young brother who is learning to walk. 
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sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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professional
professional
[Adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: She is a professional photographer, specializing in portrait and wedding photography. 
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athlete
athlete
[noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine. 
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to change
to change
[Verb]

to not stay the same and as a result become different

Ex: Mary hasn't changed at all. She's just as kind-hearted as she was before. 
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acting
acting
[noun]

the job or art of performing in movies, plays or TV series

Ex: Despite being a comedy, the film required some serious acting. 
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play
play
[noun]

a live presentation of a play or stage production

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college
college
[noun]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

Ex: After completing high school, Sarah decided to attend a prestigious college to pursue her dream of becoming a biologist. 
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to study
to study
[Verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: She spends hours every day to study for her upcoming exams. 
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New York City

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

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to work
to work
[Verb]

to make efforts in order to gain something

Ex: She is working to improve her language skills. 
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movie
movie
[noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes. 
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television

the electronic medium of transmitting audiovisual content to viewers

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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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powerful
powerful
[Adjective]

possessing great strength or force

Ex: The powerful engine propelled the car forward with ease. 
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

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

Ex: Every soldier must undergo rigorous training. 
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american civil war

civil war in the United States between the North and the South; 1861-1865

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Oscar
Oscar
[noun]

an annual award given to the best director, movie, actor, etc. by the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Ex: She won an Oscar for Best Actress in her latest film. 
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police officer

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

Ex: The brave police officer rushed to the scene of the accident to provide assistance. 
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character
character
[noun]

a role or part played by an actor, performer, voice actor, etc.

Ex: Robert Downey Jr. portrayed the character of Tony Stark in Iron Man. 
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real
real
[Adjective]

having actual existence and not imaginary

Ex: The real world is often different from dreams and fantasies. 
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to direct
to direct
[Verb]

to give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.

Ex: During rehearsals, the director focused on directing the actors' movements and expressions to convey the intended emotions. 
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Hollywood
Hollywood
[noun]

the American film industry, involving celebrities, its lifestyle, etc. as a whole

Ex: Hollywood has a significant influence on global culture. 
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to teach
to teach
[Verb]

to assist or enable someone to acquire some knowledge, skills, or abilities

Ex: The swim instructor teaches children how to swim. 
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young
young
[Adjective]

still in the earlier stages of life

Ex: He has a young brother who is learning to walk. 
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story
story
[noun]

details about an event or series of events presented through writing, drama, cinema, radio, or television, typically to entertain or inform an audience

Ex: The story of the hero’s journey captivated the audience from beginning to end. 
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to choose
to choose
[Verb]

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

Ex: When you go shopping, remember to choose quality over quantity. 
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