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Tim Burton and Wednesday Addams
Tim Burton and Wednesday Addams
Tim
Burton
and
Wednesday
Addams
are like a marriage made in heaven.
are like
a marriage made in heaven
.
are
like
a
marriage
made
in
heaven
The only person who gets to torture my brother is me.
The only person who gets to torture my brother is me.
The
only
person
who
gets
to
torture
my
brother
is
me
When you have an iconic filmmaker like Tim Burton,
When you have an
iconic
iconic
X
filmmaker like Tim Burton,
When
you
have
an
iconic
filmmaker
like
Tim
Burton
you conjure up a visual of what his aesthetic is.
you
conjure up
conjure up
X
a visual of what his
aesthetic
aesthetic
X
is.
you
conjure
up
a
visual
of
what
his
aesthetic
is
Tim is such an iconic director.
Tim is such an
iconic
iconic
X
director.
Tim
is
such
an
iconic
director
I used to have consistent dreams
I used to have
consistent
consistent
X
dreams
I
used
to
have
consistent
dreams
about Beetlejuice when I was younger.
about
Beetlejuice
when I was younger.
about
Beetlejuice
when
I
was
younger
Tim Burton, such an incredible filmmaker.
Tim Burton, such an incredible filmmaker.
Tim
Burton
such
an
incredible
filmmaker
Tim was always our first choice for the series Wednesday.
Tim was always our first choice for the series Wednesday.
Tim
was
always
our
first
choice
for
the
series
Wednesday
The thing that makes Tim a great visual director
The thing that makes Tim a great
visual director
The
thing
that
makes
Tim
a
great
visual
director
is that he has an amazing sense of color and style.
is that he has an amazing sense of color and style.
is
that
he
has
an
amazing
sense
of
color
and
style
After 37 years,
After 37 years,
After
37
years
I always have fun with Tim Burton.
I always have fun with Tim Burton.
I
always
have
fun
with
Tim
Burton
-He likes to keep things visceral. -Action.
-He likes to keep things
visceral
visceral
X
. -Action.
He
likes
to
keep
things
visceral
Action
-Hello, my little black cloud. -How was your first week?
-Hello, my little black cloud. -How was your first week?
Hello
my
little
black
cloud
How
was
your
first
week
What I love about Tim's vision
What I love about Tim's vision
What
I
love
about Tim's
vision
is that as quirky and as creative as it can be,
is that as
quirky
quirky
X
and as creative as it can be,
is
that
as
quirky
and
as
creative
as
it
can
be
there's a truth about the characters.
there's a truth about the characters.
there's
a
truth
about
the
characters
That's what makes them believable
That's what makes them believable
That's
what
makes
them
believable
in worlds that are sometimes not so believable.
in worlds that are sometimes not so believable.
in
worlds
that
are
sometimes
not
so
believable
Tim sees himself as an outsider.
Tim sees himself as an
outsider
outsider
X
.
Tim
sees
himself
as
an
outsider
I think there's an affinity to the character of Wednesday
I think there's an
affinity
affinity
X
to the character of Wednesday
I
think
there's
an
affinity
to
the
character
of
Wednesday
he's always loved.
he's always loved.
he's
always
loved
Look back at his movies, there are characters like Wednesday.
Look back at his movies, there are characters like Wednesday.
Look
back
at
his
movies
there
are
characters
like
Wednesday
I think this is a dream come true for him,
I think this is
a dream come true
for him,
I
think
this
is
a
dream
come
true
for
him
to really explore that character.
to really explore that character.
to
really
explore
that
character
Holy crap! Do you make a habit of scaring the hell out of people?
Holy crap! Do you make a habit of
scaring the hell out of
people?
Holy
crap
Do
you
make
a
habit
of
scaring
the
hell
out
of
people
It's more of a hobby.
It's more of a hobby.
It's
more
of
a
hobby
The Addams Family is symbolic
The Addams Family is symbolic
The
Addams
Family
is
symbolic
of how I feel about families.
of how I feel about families.
of
how
I
feel
about
families
I think all families are strange.
I think all families are strange.
I
think
all
families
are
strange
Lurch, please remind my parents I'm no longer speaking to them.
Lurch, please remind my parents I'm no longer speaking to them.
Lurch
please
remind
my
parents
I'm
no
longer
speaking
to
them
I particularly love Wednesday
I particularly love Wednesday
I
particularly
love
Wednesday
because she shares my worldview on things.
because she shares my
worldview
worldview
X
on things.
because
she
shares
my
worldview
on
things
And that was fun to explore.
And that was fun to explore.
And
that
was
fun
to
explore
Nevermore is an enigma,
Nevermore is an
enigma
enigma
X
,
Nevermore
is
an
enigma
a place where the questions far outweigh the answers.
a place where the questions
far outweigh
far outweigh
X
the answers.
a
place
where
the
questions
far
outweigh
the
answers
I wanted to create a world where these characters
I wanted to create a world where these characters
I
wanted
to
create
a
world
where
these
characters
are in a heightened reality,
are in a
heightened reality
heightened reality
X
,
are
in
a
heightened
reality
with school, therapy,
with school, therapy,
with
school
therapy
your parents.
your parents.
your
parents
It just spoke to me on all those levels.
It just spoke to me on all those levels.
It
just
spoke
to
me
on
all
those
levels
Tim is one of the most detail-oriented directors
Tim is one of the most
detail-oriented
detail-oriented
X
directors
Tim
is
one
of
the
most
detail-oriented
directors
I've ever worked with.
I've ever worked with.
I've
ever
worked
with
About framing and what lenses we would use,
About framing and what lenses we would use,
About
framing
and
what
lenses
we
would
use
because he liked when they were wide and a bit disoriented.
because he liked when they were wide and a bit
disoriented
disoriented
X
.
because
he
liked
when
they
were
wide
and
a
bit
disoriented
He also drew a lot.
He also drew a lot.
He
also
drew
a
lot
Goth comes to him very naturally.
Goth
comes to him very naturally.
Goth
comes
to
him
very
naturally
And Tim designed what the monster looks like in the show.
And Tim designed what the monster looks like in the show.
And
Tim
designed
what
the
monster
looks
like
in
the
show
He had sketches on his table.
He had
sketches
sketches
X
on his table.
He
had
sketches
on
his
table
The writers saw it and said, "That one."
The writers saw it and said, "That one."
The
writers
saw
it
and
said
That
one
We loved working on the world-building with Tim.
We loved working on the world-building with Tim.
We
loved
working
on
the
world-building
with
Tim
Behold.
Behold
Behold
X
.
Behold
The sets,
The sets,
The
sets
the colors, the palette.
the colors, the
palette
palette
X
.
the
colors
the
palette
Tim really elevated things
Tim really
elevated
elevated
X
things
Tim
really
elevated
things
with the cast of actors that he was able to assemble
with the cast of actors that he was able to assemble
with
the
cast
of
actors
that
he
was
able
to
assemble
in every role.
in every role.
in
every
role
This is not a TV series. It's an extended Tim Burton movie.
This is not a TV series. It's an extended Tim Burton movie.
This
is
not
a
TV
series
It's
an
extended
Tim
Burton
movie
In this more longer form.
In this more longer form.
In
this more
longer
form
To see it come to life, that's the fun of it.
To see it come to life, that's the fun of it.
To
see
it
come
to
life
that's
the
fun
of
it
I've never done something quite like this.
I've never done something quite like this.
I've
never
done
something
quite
like
this
It was very exciting to be able to be part of The Addams Family world.
It was very exciting to be able to be part of The Addams Family world.
It
was
very
exciting
to
be
able
to
be
part
of
The
Addams
Family
world
Did you hear that, my little storm cloud?
Did you hear that, my little storm cloud?
Did
you
hear
that
my
little
storm
cloud
You're in excellent hands.
You're
in excellent hands
.
You're
in
excellent
hands
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a marriage made in heaven
/ə ˈmæɹɪdʒ meɪd ɪn ˈhɛvən/
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(phrase) A perfect marriage or two things that go together very well.
Example
Their relationship is like a marriage made in heaven; they understand each other so well.
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/ˈaʊtsaɪdər/
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/kənˈsɪstənt/
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Beetlejuice
/ˈbiːtəldʒuːs/
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(noun) Beetlejuice is a fictional character from the movie of the same name, known for his mischievous and eccentric behaviour. The movie was directed by Tim Burton.
Example
Beetlejuice is a classic character that many people enjoy dressing up as for Halloween.
/ˈkwɜːrki/
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/ˈvɪsərəl/
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/ˈvɪsərəl/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________r________e________l________a________t________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________d________e________e________p________ ________i________n________w________a________r________d________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________s________ ________r________a________t________h________e________r________ ________t________h________a________n________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________e________ ________i________n________t________e________l________l________e________c________t________
/əˈfɪnəti/
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/əˈfɪnəti/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________n________a________t________u________r________a________l________ ________l________i________k________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________a________t________t________r________a________c________t________i________o________n________ ________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________.________
/bɪˈhoʊld/
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/bɪˈhoʊld/
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________l________o________o________k________ ________a________t________ ________o________r________ ________o________b________s________e________r________v________e________
/ˈɛlɪveɪtɪd/
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/ˈɛlɪveɪtɪd/
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________r________a________i________s________e________,________ ________i________m________p________r________o________v________e________ ________o________r________ ________l________i________f________t________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________a________ ________h________i________g________h________e________r________ ________p________o________s________i________t________i________o________n________
/diːˈteɪl ˈɔːriəntɪd/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________P________a________y________i________n________g________ ________c________l________o________s________e________ ________a________t________t________e________n________t________i________o________n________ ________t________o________ ________s________m________a________l________l________ ________d________e________t________a________i________l________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________b________e________i________n________g________ ________t________h________o________r________o________u________g________h________ ________i________n________ ________o________n________e________'________s________ ________w________o________r________k________ ________o________r________ ________t________a________s________k________s________.________
/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
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/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________r________e________l________a________t________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________p________p________r________e________c________i________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________f________ ________b________e________a________u________t________y________ ________o________r________ ________g________o________o________d________ ________t________a________s________t________e________
scaring the hell out of
Definition
(phrase) To frighten or startle someone intensely
Example
The horror movie I watched last night scared the hell out of me.
/ɪˈnɪɡmə/
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/ɪˈnɪɡmə/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________,________ ________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________o________r________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________m________y________s________t________e________r________i________o________u________s________,________ ________p________u________z________z________l________i________n________g________,________ ________o________r________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________ ________t________o________ ________u________n________d________e________r________s________t________a________n________d________
visual director
/ˈvɪʒ.u.əl dɪˈrɛk.tər/
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/ˈvɪʒ.u.əl dɪˈrɛk.tər/
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(noun) A visual director is a person who is responsible for the artistic and visual aspects of a production, such as a film or a play.
Example
The visual director carefully selects the color palette and sets the overall visual tone of the film.
a dream come true
/ə driːm kʌm truː/
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/ə driːm kʌm truː/
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(phrase) Something that one has wished for or desired for a long time and that has now become a reality.
Example
Winning the lottery was a dream come true for her.
/ˈwɜːrldvjuː/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________w________a________y________ ________o________f________ ________v________i________e________w________i________n________g________ ________t________h________e________ ________w________o________r________l________d________ ________o________r________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________p________h________i________l________o________s________o________p________h________y________ ________o________f________ ________l________i________f________e________.________
Goth
/ɡɒθ/
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Definition
A member of a subculture that emerged in the 1980s, characterised by dark clothing, makeup, and a preference for gothic music and literature.
Example
She is a goth who loves listening to Bauhaus.
/ˈhaɪtənd riˈæləti/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________t________a________t________e________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________n________d________i________t________i________o________n________ ________i________n________ ________w________h________i________c________h________ ________r________e________a________l________i________t________y________ ________i________s________ ________i________n________t________e________n________s________i________f________i________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________e________x________a________g________g________e________r________a________t________e________d________.________
/fɑːr əʊtˈweɪ/
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/ˈpælɪt/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________t________h________i________n________ ________b________o________a________r________d________ ________o________r________ ________s________l________a________b________ ________o________n________ ________w________h________i________c________h________ ________a________n________ ________a________r________t________i________s________t________ ________l________a________y________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________m________i________x________e________s________ ________c________o________l________o________r________s________.________
/ˈskɛtʃɪz/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________r________o________u________g________h________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________f________i________n________i________s________h________e________d________ ________d________r________a________w________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________p________a________i________n________t________i________n________g________,________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________m________a________d________e________ ________a________s________ ________a________ ________p________r________e________l________i________m________i________n________a________r________y________ ________s________t________u________d________y________.________
/dɪˈsɔːriəntɪd/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________c________o________n________f________u________s________e________d________ ________a________n________d________ ________n________o________t________ ________k________n________o________w________i________n________g________ ________w________h________e________r________e________ ________y________o________u________ ________a________r________e________ ________o________r________ ________w________h________a________t________ ________t________o________ ________d________o________
in excellent hands
/ɪn ˈɛksələnt hændz/
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/ɪn ˈɛksələnt hændz/
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(phrase) Being taken care of by someone who is very capable and trustworthy.
Example
Don't worry, your project is in excellent hands with our experienced team.
conjure up
/ˈkɑːndʒər ʌp/
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/ˈkɑːndʒər ʌp/
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(verb) To bring to mind or imagine something
Example
When I think of London, I can conjure up images of the rain and bowler hats.
a marriage made in heaven
/ə ˈmæɹɪdʒ meɪd ɪn ˈhɛvən/
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/ə ˈmæɹɪdʒ meɪd ɪn ˈhɛvən/
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Definition
(phrase) A perfect marriage or two things that go together very well.
Example
Their relationship is like a marriage made in heaven; they understand each other so well.
iconic
/aɪˈkɒnɪk/
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/aɪˈkɒnɪk/
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(adjective) Iconic means widely recognized and admired, often representing a symbol or style that is characteristic of a particular person or thing.
Example
The Eiffel Tower is an iconic symbol of Paris.
outsider
/ˈaʊtsaɪdər/
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(noun) A person who is not a member of a specific group or society.
Example
She always felt like an outsider in her new school.
consistent
/kənˈsɪstənt/
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/kənˈsɪstənt/
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Definition
(adjective) always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way
Example
She is a consistent performer, always delivering excellent results.
Beetlejuice
/ˈbiːtəldʒuːs/
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/ˈbiːtəldʒuːs/
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Definition
(noun) Beetlejuice is a fictional character from the movie of the same name, known for his mischievous and eccentric behaviour. The movie was directed by Tim Burton.
Example
Beetlejuice is a classic character that many people enjoy dressing up as for Halloween.
quirky
/ˈkwɜːrki/
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/ˈkwɜːrki/
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Definition
(adjective) unusual in an interesting or amusing way
Example
Her quirky sense of humor always keeps us entertained.
visceral
/ˈvɪsərəl/
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/ˈvɪsərəl/
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Definition
(adjective) relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect
Example
Her visceral reaction to the news was one of anger and sadness.
affinity
/əˈfɪnəti/
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Definition
(noun) A natural liking or attraction to someone or something.
Example
She felt an affinity for classical music.
Behold
/bɪˈhoʊld/
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/bɪˈhoʊld/
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Definition
(verb) to look at or observe
elevated
/ˈɛlɪveɪtɪd/
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/ˈɛlɪveɪtɪd/
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Definition
(verb) to raise, improve or lift something to a higher position
detail-oriented
/diːˈteɪl ˈɔːriəntɪd/
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Definition
(adjective) Paying close attention to small details and being thorough in one's work or tasks.
Example
She is a detail-oriented accountant who never overlooks any errors.
aesthetic
/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
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/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
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Definition
(adjective) relating to the appreciation of beauty or good taste
Example
She has a great aesthetic sense and always chooses stylish clothes.
scaring the hell out of
Definition
(phrase) To frighten or startle someone intensely
Example
The horror movie I watched last night scared the hell out of me.
enigma
/ɪˈnɪɡmə/
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/ɪˈnɪɡmə/
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Definition
(noun) a person, thing, or situation that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
Example
The disappearance of the ancient world remains an enigma to archaeologists.
visual director
/ˈvɪʒ.u.əl dɪˈrɛk.tər/
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/ˈvɪʒ.u.əl dɪˈrɛk.tər/
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Definition
(noun) A visual director is a person who is responsible for the artistic and visual aspects of a production, such as a film or a play.
Example
The visual director carefully selects the color palette and sets the overall visual tone of the film.
a dream come true
/ə driːm kʌm truː/
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/ə driːm kʌm truː/
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Definition
(phrase) Something that one has wished for or desired for a long time and that has now become a reality.
Example
Winning the lottery was a dream come true for her.
worldview
/ˈwɜːrldvjuː/
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/ˈwɜːrldvjuː/
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Definition
(noun) A particular way of viewing the world or a particular philosophy of life.
Example
His worldview is shaped by his religious beliefs.
Goth
/ɡɒθ/
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/ɡɒθ/
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Definition
A member of a subculture that emerged in the 1980s, characterised by dark clothing, makeup, and a preference for gothic music and literature.
Example
She is a goth who loves listening to Bauhaus.
heightened reality
/ˈhaɪtənd riˈæləti/
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Definition
(noun) A state or condition in which reality is intensified or exaggerated.
Example
In the play, the characters exist in a heightened reality where emotions are magnified.
far outweigh
/fɑːr əʊtˈweɪ/
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/fɑːr əʊtˈweɪ/
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Definition
(verb phrase) To be much more numerous, significant, or important than something else.
Example
In this debate, the arguments against the proposal far outweigh the arguments in favor of it.
palette
/ˈpælɪt/
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/ˈpælɪt/
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Definition
(noun) A thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colors.
Example
She carefully selected the colors from her palette to create a beautiful painting.
sketches
/ˈskɛtʃɪz/
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/ˈskɛtʃɪz/
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Definition
(noun) A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made as a preliminary study.
Example
She showed me her sketches of the new building design.
disoriented
/dɪˈsɔːriəntɪd/
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/dɪˈsɔːriəntɪd/
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Definition
(adjective) confused and not knowing where you are or what to do
Example
After the roller coaster ride, she felt disoriented and had to sit down for a moment.
in excellent hands
/ɪn ˈɛksələnt hændz/
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/ɪn ˈɛksələnt hændz/
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Definition
(phrase) Being taken care of by someone who is very capable and trustworthy.
Example
Don't worry, your project is in excellent hands with our experienced team.
conjure up
/ˈkɑːndʒər ʌp/
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/ˈkɑːndʒər ʌp/
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Definition
(verb) To bring to mind or imagine something
Example
When I think of London, I can conjure up images of the rain and bowler hats.
a marriage made in heaven
/ə ˈmæɹɪdʒ meɪd ɪn ˈhɛvən/
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/ə ˈmæɹɪdʒ meɪd ɪn ˈhɛvən/
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Definition
(phrase) A perfect marriage or two things that go together very well.
Example
Their relationship is like a marriage made in heaven; they understand each other so well.
iconic
/aɪˈkɒnɪk/
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/aɪˈkɒnɪk/
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Definition
(adjective) Iconic means widely recognized and admired, often representing a symbol or style that is characteristic of a particular person or thing.
Example
The Eiffel Tower is an iconic symbol of Paris.
outsider
/ˈaʊtsaɪdər/
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Definition
(noun) A person who is not a member of a specific group or society.
Example
She always felt like an outsider in her new school.
consistent
/kənˈsɪstənt/
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/kənˈsɪstənt/
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Definition
(adjective) always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way
Example
She is a consistent performer, always delivering excellent results.
Beetlejuice
/ˈbiːtəldʒuːs/
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/ˈbiːtəldʒuːs/
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Definition
(noun) Beetlejuice is a fictional character from the movie of the same name, known for his mischievous and eccentric behaviour. The movie was directed by Tim Burton.
Example
Beetlejuice is a classic character that many people enjoy dressing up as for Halloween.
quirky
/ˈkwɜːrki/
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/ˈkwɜːrki/
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Definition
(adjective) unusual in an interesting or amusing way
Example
Her quirky sense of humor always keeps us entertained.
visceral
/ˈvɪsərəl/
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/ˈvɪsərəl/
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Definition
(adjective) relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect
Example
Her visceral reaction to the news was one of anger and sadness.
affinity
/əˈfɪnəti/
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/əˈfɪnəti/
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Definition
(noun) A natural liking or attraction to someone or something.
Example
She felt an affinity for classical music.
Behold
/bɪˈhoʊld/
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/bɪˈhoʊld/
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Definition
(verb) to look at or observe
elevated
/ˈɛlɪveɪtɪd/
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/ˈɛlɪveɪtɪd/
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Definition
(verb) to raise, improve or lift something to a higher position
detail-oriented
/diːˈteɪl ˈɔːriəntɪd/
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Definition
(adjective) Paying close attention to small details and being thorough in one's work or tasks.
Example
She is a detail-oriented accountant who never overlooks any errors.
aesthetic
/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
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/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
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Definition
(adjective) relating to the appreciation of beauty or good taste
Example
She has a great aesthetic sense and always chooses stylish clothes.
scaring the hell out of
Definition
(phrase) To frighten or startle someone intensely
Example
The horror movie I watched last night scared the hell out of me.
enigma
/ɪˈnɪɡmə/
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/ɪˈnɪɡmə/
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Definition
(noun) a person, thing, or situation that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
Example
The disappearance of the ancient world remains an enigma to archaeologists.
visual director
/ˈvɪʒ.u.əl dɪˈrɛk.tər/
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/ˈvɪʒ.u.əl dɪˈrɛk.tər/
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Definition
(noun) A visual director is a person who is responsible for the artistic and visual aspects of a production, such as a film or a play.
Example
The visual director carefully selects the color palette and sets the overall visual tone of the film.
a dream come true
/ə driːm kʌm truː/
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/ə driːm kʌm truː/
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Definition
(phrase) Something that one has wished for or desired for a long time and that has now become a reality.
Example
Winning the lottery was a dream come true for her.
worldview
/ˈwɜːrldvjuː/
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/ˈwɜːrldvjuː/
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Definition
(noun) A particular way of viewing the world or a particular philosophy of life.
Example
His worldview is shaped by his religious beliefs.
Goth
/ɡɒθ/
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/ɡɒθ/
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Definition
A member of a subculture that emerged in the 1980s, characterised by dark clothing, makeup, and a preference for gothic music and literature.
Example
She is a goth who loves listening to Bauhaus.
heightened reality
/ˈhaɪtənd riˈæləti/
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Definition
(noun) A state or condition in which reality is intensified or exaggerated.
Example
In the play, the characters exist in a heightened reality where emotions are magnified.
far outweigh
/fɑːr əʊtˈweɪ/
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/fɑːr əʊtˈweɪ/
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Definition
(verb phrase) To be much more numerous, significant, or important than something else.
Example
In this debate, the arguments against the proposal far outweigh the arguments in favor of it.
palette
/ˈpælɪt/
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/ˈpælɪt/
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Definition
(noun) A thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colors.
Example
She carefully selected the colors from her palette to create a beautiful painting.
sketches
/ˈskɛtʃɪz/
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/ˈskɛtʃɪz/
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Definition
(noun) A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made as a preliminary study.
Example
She showed me her sketches of the new building design.
disoriented
/dɪˈsɔːriəntɪd/
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/dɪˈsɔːriəntɪd/
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Definition
(adjective) confused and not knowing where you are or what to do
Example
After the roller coaster ride, she felt disoriented and had to sit down for a moment.
in excellent hands
/ɪn ˈɛksələnt hændz/
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/ɪn ˈɛksələnt hændz/
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Definition
(phrase) Being taken care of by someone who is very capable and trustworthy.
Example
Don't worry, your project is in excellent hands with our experienced team.
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sketches
/ˈskɛtʃɪz/
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/ˈskɛtʃɪz/
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Definition
(noun) A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made as a preliminary study.
Example
She showed me her sketches of the new building design.
far outweigh
/fɑːr əʊtˈweɪ/
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/fɑːr əʊtˈweɪ/
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Definition
(verb phrase) To be much more numerous, significant, or important than something else.
Example
In this debate, the arguments against the proposal far outweigh the arguments in favor of it.
palette
/ˈpælɪt/
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/ˈpælɪt/
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Definition
(noun) A thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colors.
Example
She carefully selected the colors from her palette to create a beautiful painting.
quirky
/ˈkwɜːrki/
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/ˈkwɜːrki/
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Definition
(adjective) unusual in an interesting or amusing way
Example
Her quirky sense of humor always keeps us entertained.
heightened reality
/ˈhaɪtənd riˈæləti/
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Definition
(noun) A state or condition in which reality is intensified or exaggerated.
Example
In the play, the characters exist in a heightened reality where emotions are magnified.
Behold
/bɪˈhoʊld/
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/bɪˈhoʊld/
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Definition
(verb) to look at or observe
conjure up
/ˈkɑːndʒər ʌp/
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/ˈkɑːndʒər ʌp/
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Definition
(verb) To bring to mind or imagine something
Example
When I think of London, I can conjure up images of the rain and bowler hats.
aesthetic
/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
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/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
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Definition
(adjective) relating to the appreciation of beauty or good taste
Example
She has a great aesthetic sense and always chooses stylish clothes.
outsider
/ˈaʊtsaɪdər/
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Definition
(noun) A person who is not a member of a specific group or society.
Example
She always felt like an outsider in her new school.
affinity
/əˈfɪnəti/
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/əˈfɪnəti/
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Definition
(noun) A natural liking or attraction to someone or something.
Example
She felt an affinity for classical music.
iconic
/aɪˈkɒnɪk/
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/aɪˈkɒnɪk/
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Definition
(adjective) Iconic means widely recognized and admired, often representing a symbol or style that is characteristic of a particular person or thing.
Example
The Eiffel Tower is an iconic symbol of Paris.
worldview
/ˈwɜːrldvjuː/
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/ˈwɜːrldvjuː/
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Definition
(noun) A particular way of viewing the world or a particular philosophy of life.
Example
His worldview is shaped by his religious beliefs.
elevated
/ˈɛlɪveɪtɪd/
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/ˈɛlɪveɪtɪd/
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Definition
(verb) to raise, improve or lift something to a higher position
consistent
/kənˈsɪstənt/
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/kənˈsɪstənt/
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Definition
(adjective) always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way
Example
She is a consistent performer, always delivering excellent results.
detail-oriented
/diːˈteɪl ˈɔːriəntɪd/
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Definition
(adjective) Paying close attention to small details and being thorough in one's work or tasks.
Example
She is a detail-oriented accountant who never overlooks any errors.
visceral
/ˈvɪsərəl/
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/ˈvɪsərəl/
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Definition
(adjective) relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect
Example
Her visceral reaction to the news was one of anger and sadness.
disoriented
/dɪˈsɔːriəntɪd/
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/dɪˈsɔːriəntɪd/
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Definition
(adjective) confused and not knowing where you are or what to do
Example
After the roller coaster ride, she felt disoriented and had to sit down for a moment.
enigma
/ɪˈnɪɡmə/
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/ɪˈnɪɡmə/
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Definition
(noun) a person, thing, or situation that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
Example
The disappearance of the ancient world remains an enigma to archaeologists.
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