Culture

Interactive flashcards for learning vocabulary

Englishmoderateby ula7772007
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chase
The police had to chase the suspect through the crowded streets.
costume
He wore a lion costume to the school play.
complicated
The math problem was so complicated that nobody could solve it.
plot
The film had an interesting plot with many unexpected twists.
director
The director of the film won an award for his work.
drama
She loves watching historical drama on television.
series
We watched a new crime series on TV last night.
ending
The book had a happy ending that left everyone smiling.
explosion
The loud explosion was heard from miles away.
nuclear
The city was destroyed after the nuclear bomb exploded.
predictable
The movie was so predictable that I knew the ending within ten minutes.
special effects
The special effects in the science fiction movie were truly amazing.
subtitled
We watched a subtitled version of the French film because we don't speak the language.
addiction
He has been fighting his drug addiction for many years.
addicted
Many young people are addicted to social media.
album
The band released their debut album last month.
anniversary
They are celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary today.
auction
The painting was sold at an auction for a record price.
author
The author is currently writing a new book about his travels.
award
The actress won a prestigious award for her performance in the film.
biography
I am reading a biography about the life of Winston Churchill.
character
The main character in the story is a young man who travels the world.
composer
Beethoven is a famous classical music composer.
concert
We bought tickets for the rock concert happening this weekend.
conductor
The conductor leads the orchestra during the performance.
exhibition
The art gallery is hosting an exhibition of local artists.
fan
I have been a huge fan of this band for over ten years.
instrument
She has been learning to play a brass instrument in the school band.
landscape
The painting depicts a beautiful mountain landscape.
long-running
They have been working on this long-running project for three years.
novel
His first novel was published last year and became a best-seller.
painting
The painting at the museum was created by a famous artist.
portrait
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of the woman.
programme
This television programme helps people from poor backgrounds learn new skills.
publish
The company plans to publish a new book next month.
rehearse
The band needs to rehearse for the concert before the show starts.
scheme
The government launched a new scheme to help unemployed people find work.
sculpture
The museum has an amazing sculpture made out of wood.
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