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Key Filmmakers Vocabulary - Martin Scorsese

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Key Filmmakers 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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November
November
[noun]

the 11th month of the year, after October and before December

Ex: Many people enjoy watching the colorful leaves fall from the trees in November. 
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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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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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to grow up

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up. 
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asthma
asthma
[noun]

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

Ex: Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. 
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culture
culture
[noun]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

Ex: In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow when greeting someone. 
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physical
physical
[Adjective]

characterized by energetic bodily activity

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film school

an educational institution where students learn about various aspects of filmmaking, including directing, producing, screenwriting, and cinematography

Ex: He attended film school to pursue his passion for storytelling through cinema. 
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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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big
big
[Adjective]

having great importance

Ex: The CEO's resignation was a big event that shook the entire company. 
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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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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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guilty
guilty
[Adjective]

feeling bad because of having done something wrong or not having done something that should have been done

Ex: Despite her efforts to hide it, Sarah's guilty expression betrayed her involvement in the prank. 
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mistake
mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth. 
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right
right
[Adjective]

according to the principles of justice or ethics

Ex: She chose the right path by standing up for what she believed in. 
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wrong
wrong
[Adjective]

against the law or morality

Ex: Lying to someone is wrong because it breaches trust and honesty. 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

to represent the role of a particular character in a play, movie, etc.

Ex: He played a villain in the action movie. 
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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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documentary

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

Ex: I saw a great documentary about the history of music. 
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music
music
[noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music. 
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history
history
[noun]

all the events of the past

Ex: Studying history helps us understand the events that have shaped our world and influenced contemporary society. 
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organization

a group of people who work together for a particular reason, such as a business, department, etc.

Ex: He is the founder of a new sports organization. 
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to save
to save
[Verb]

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

Ex: Lifeguards work tirelessly to save swimmers in distress. 
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super
super
[Adverb]

to a high or exceptional degree

Ex: The food at that new restaurant is super delicious. 
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successful
successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: After years of practice, he became a successful musician. 
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filmmaker
filmmaker
[noun]

a movie director and producer, especially an independent one who is fully in charge of the movie production

Ex: The award-winning filmmaker is known for his unique storytelling and independent projects. 
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viewer
viewer
[noun]

an individual who watches content, such as videos, TV programs, or live streams, through traditional broadcasting channels or digital platforms

Ex: The TV network aims to captivate viewers with compelling storytelling and high-quality production in its programming. 
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