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Key Actresses Vocabulary - Meryl Streep

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Key Actresses Vocabulary
actress
actress
[noun]

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Ex: I saw a famous actress at the shopping mall today. 
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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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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 Jersey

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

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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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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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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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role
role
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite her minor role in that movie, she made a strong impression. 
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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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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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to like
to like
[Verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed. 
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film
film
[noun]

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

Ex: The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end. 
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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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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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award
award
[noun]

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

Ex: She received a lifetime achievement award for her work in cinema. 
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best
best
[Adjective]

superior to everything else that is in the same category

Ex: After hours of tasting, she declared the homemade pie as the best dessert at the competition. 
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world
world
[noun]

the planet earth, where we all live

Ex: His dream is to sail around the world. 
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women's rights

the rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls worldwide, encompassing aspects such as bodily integrity, freedom from sexual violence, voting, equal pay, reproductive rights, and education

Ex: Women’s rights include the ability to vote, run for office, and actively participate in shaping policies and governance. 
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to help
to help
[Verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: She helped him carry the boxes upstairs. 
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charity
charity
[noun]

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

Ex: The charity organized a fundraiser to support homeless shelters. 
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better
better
[Adjective]

having more of a good quality

Ex: With upgraded technology, the new smartphone has a better camera than its predecessor. 
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event
event
[noun]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

Ex: The annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the local community center. 
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respected
respected
[Adjective]

admired and valued by others for one's qualities, achievements, or actions

Ex: He was a respected elder in the community, known for his wisdom and compassion. 
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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 admire
to admire
[Verb]

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

Ex: She admires her grandmother for her wisdom and strength in facing life's challenges. 
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accent
accent
[noun]

a manner of speaking that indicates social class, nationality, or locality of the speaker

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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
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