Press 5A - Lesson 23 Vocabulary
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  Number Word Definition Note Example Type type Number sentence number word definition Note Example type type Number Word Definition Note Example type Type
  1 particularly a phrase used for focusing on a key point. Synonyms: "in particular", "especially", "notably"   I really liked that movie, particularly the ending. adverb of focus adverb of focus 1                 1 dull to be not interesting - There wasn't a dull moment in the movie. adjective adjective
  2 in general a phrase used for generalizing. Synonym: "by and large"   In general, I really like those movies. adverb of focus adverb of focus 2                 2 plot hole a logical mistake in a movie's plot - There was a big plot hole in the movie. noun (countable) noun (countable)
  3 overall a phrase used for making a conclusion. This means the same as "with everything considered"   Overall, the movie was very entertaining. adverb of focus adverb of focus 3                 3 open fire on to start shooting at something - I really liked the part where everyone opened fire at the same time. verb (phrase) + object verb (phrase) + object
  4 simply put a phrase used for paraphrasing and stating information in a more simple manner.   Simply put, the movie is about aliens invading the Earth. adverb of focus adverb of focus 4                 4 chaingun a large machine gun with multiple revolving barrels - Most assault helicopters have chainguns noun (countable) noun (countable)
  5 simply a phrase used for making something sound less important, or to focus on a single point / reason. Synonyms: "merely", "just", "only", "solely", "purely"   I simply went there to talk to her. adverb of focus adverb of focus 5                 5 beat up to injure someone by fighting them - I like the part where he beats the guy up and takes his motorcycle. Transitive phrasal verb - separable Transitive phrasal verb - separable
  6 mainly a phrase used for expressing majority. Synonyms: "mostly", "primarily", "predominantly"   The movie is mainly aimed at women. adverb of focus adverb of focus 6                 6 disguise to change the way someone looks - He disguised himself as a member of the other team verb (transitive) verb (transitive)
  7 for the most part a phrase used for expressing majority. Synonym: "on the whole"   For the most part, I enjoyed the movie adverb of focus adverb of focus 7                 7 by today’s standards an expression used to compare something in the past to the way things are currently done now - 10 year ago the effects in that movie were groundbreaking, but by today's standards they're just OK. expression expression
  8 alone a phrase used for expressing limits for one person.   I saw the movie alone. adverb of focus adverb of focus 8                 8 supporting actor an actor who plays a big role in a movie, but who isn't the main actor - The supporting actor in the movie was just amazing. noun (phrase) noun (phrase)
  9 at least a phrase used for expressing a minimal limit.   I have seen that movie at least 3 times. adverb of focus adverb of focus 9                 9 convincing causing someone to believe that something is true - I didn't think the lead actor was very convincing in his role. adjective adjective
  10 exactly a phrase used for expressing 100% accuracy. Synonym: "precisely"   The movie went for exactly 3 hours. adverb of focus adverb of focus 10                 10 cinematography the way in which a movie is filmed - The cinematography in the movie was just amazing noun (uncountable) noun (uncountable)
  11 as well a phrase used for adding information (END OF SENTENCE)   My wife has seen the movie as well adverb of focus adverb of focus 11                 11 transition a change from one thing to another (usually from scene to scene in movies) - The transitions from scene to scene were really smooth noun (countable) noun (countable)
  12 also a phrase used for adding information (BEFORE VERB)   My dad also likes that movie. adverb of focus adverb of focus 12                 12 appreciate to see the value in something - "The movie is such a classic that almost anyone is able to appreciate it." verb (transitive) verb (transitive)
  13 even a phrase used for adding surprising information   Even my grandmother likes that movie adverb of focus adverb of focus                                
  14 above all a phrase used for expressing the most important point. Synonym: "most of all"   The effects were great and the actors were incredible, but above all the story was just amazing. adverb of focus adverb of focus