From Gimmicks to FX

1. Waive---to choose to officially ignore a rule, right, or claim

The defendant has waived his right to anonymity.
2. Comply--to obey a rule or law, or to do what someone asks you to do
If you don’t comply you could face a penalty of £100.
comply with: You are legally obliged to comply fully with any investigations.
3. Impose---to introduce something such as a new law or new system, and
force people to accept it
rules and regulations imposed by national governments
4. Derive--to receive or obtain something from something else
be derived from something: products that are derived from animals
5. Cite--to mention something as an example, explanation, or proof of
something else
Bates pulled out of the competition, citing personal reasons.
6. Relax---to rest and allow yourself to become calm
Just sit down and try to relax for half an hour.
7. Gimmick---something that is intended to impress and interest you but
is really not at all useful
It’s not a real education policy, it’s just a gimmick to win votes.
8. FX-special effects
All I can really say is, the FX are flat out incredible.
9. Feature-length---a feature-length film, documentary etc is of standard
length
10. Dazzle—amaze
11. Elaborate---very detailed and complicated
The government’s new healthcare plan is the most elaborate yet.
12. Flop---if a play, film, or new product flops, it is completely unsuccessful
13. Jolt---a sudden strong feeling that does not last long, especially one of
surprise or fear
I realized with a jolt that she was staring at me.
14. Patron---someone who supports the work of writers, artists, musicians
etc, especially by giving them money
patron of: He was an enthusiastic patron of the arts.
15. Thereby----because of, or by means of, what has just been mentioned
The diet makes the blood less sticky, thereby helping to prevent heart
disease.
16. Tension---the feeling of being so nervous or worried that you cannot
relax
ease the tension: I tried to ease the tension (=make it less strong) with a
joke.
17. Tingle--if a part of your body tingles, it stings slightly, for example
because it is very cold or very hot
My body tingled all over and my head ached.
18. Anticipation---a feeling of excitement about something enjoyable that
is going to happen soon
a quiver/thrill/buzz of anticipation
19. Marginally--by only a very small amount
Revenue last year rose marginally.
Results are only marginally better this year.
20. Giggle--to laugh in a nervous, excited, or silly way that is difficult to
control
The children giggled all the way through the film.
21. Inflatable—designed to be filled with air or gas before use
22. Subwoofer—a speaker that emits a very low-pitched sound
23. Multiplex—a movie complex that contains many individual theatres
24. IMAX—a film format used for films shown on very large screens
25. Highlight---to describe something in a way that makes people notice it
and think about it
The case highlights the need for adequate controls on such
experiments.
26. Rumble--to make a continuous deep sound
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
27. Amplifier--a piece of electronic equipment that makes sounds louder,
used for example with electric guitars or in stereo systems
28. Wire--to connect a piece of electrical equipment to something, or to
connect the wires inside a piece of equipment
The kids are taught how to wire a plug.
29. Cue--to give someone, usually an actor or other performer, a signal to
do or say something
30. Adjacent----next to or near something else
an adjacent area/room/building
adjacent to: The site of the new building is adjacent to the park.
31. Glitch---a small and sudden problem, especially with technology such
as a computer
32. Eye strain--a pain in your eyes, for example because you have been
reading a lot
33. Wear off--if something such as a pain, an emotion, or a feeling wears
off, it gradually disappears
The numbness in his shoulder was starting to wear off.
34. Mutter--o complain indirectly or unofficially
mutter about: People began muttering about the unfair way he was
being treated.
35. Forthcoming--happening or coming soon
a candidate in the forthcoming general election
36. Schematic—(noun)a representation of the elements of a system using
abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures
Adjective--showing the basic details of something
37. Sought-after--wanted by many people but not easy to get
a much sought-after actor
38. Vision---the ability to think about and plan for the future, using
intelligence and imagination, especially in politics and business
He’s a good day-to-day manager but he lacks vision.
39. Visionary--someone who is visionary (with clear ideas or hopes of how
something should be done or how things will be in the future)
a visionary reformer
Every company needs its visionaries.
40. Envision--to envisage (to have something as a plan or an intention)
The plan envisaged the creation of regional councils.
41. Obstruct--to block a path, passage, door etc so that it is difficult or
impossible for someone or something to move along or through it
Tenants must not obstruct access to fire equipment.
42. Bleak--without any reasons to feel happy or hopeful
Things look very bleak for the team.
Textile workers face a bleak future.
 paint a bleak picture (=say that the situation is not hopeful): The survey
paints a bleak picture of an ill and ageing population.
43. Prophetic--describing something that will happen in the future
His words proved oddly prophetic.
44. Ghostly--reminding you of a ghost
a ghostly light/form/sound
ghostly pale
45. Otherworldly--seeming to belong in a spiritual or imaginary world
rather than the real world

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1. Ensue--to happen after something else, often as a result of it

Jack accused Rob of being a liar and an angry argument ensued.
2. Adjust--to move something slightly so that it is in the right place or is
more comfortable
She stopped to adjust the strap on her sandal.
3. Tedious--boring and continuing for too long
a tedious job
4. Pioneer---done for the first time using new methods
pioneering work/research/experiments
5. Bond—relationship
6. Adolescent--a boy or girl who is changing into a young man or
woman. The physical changes that take place at this time are known
as puberty. An adolescent between the ages of 13 and 19 is called a
teenager
Adolescents may need reassurance that their parents still love them.
7. Surpass--to be better or greater than something else
India’s population now surpasses that of Africa.
8. Porch---a small area covered by a roof at the entrance to a house or
other building
9. Draft--to conscript someone into the armed forces
 draft into: He was drafted into the army in 1942.
10. Discharge--to allow or force someone to leave an official job or
position
Judge Richard Groves discharged the jury after it had failed to reach
a verdict.
11. Sequel--a book, film, play etc that continues the story of an earlier
one
She has written a sequel to Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’.
12. Sequence--a set of related things that happen or are arranged in a
particular order
A computer can store and repeat sequences of instructions.
a dance sequence
the sequence of events: Could you describe the exact sequence of
events that evening?
13. lay something waste/lay waste to something -----to cause very
serious damage to a place, especially in a war
14. Testament—will (someone’s determination to do what is necessary
to achieve what they want)
15. Castaway---someone whose ship has sunk and who is left on an island
or beach where there are no other people
16. Relentless--something bad that is relentless never seems to stop or
improve
He seems to be under relentless pressure at work.
relentless criticism
17. Outsmart--to gain an advantage over someone, especially by using a
clever or dishonest trick
18. Colossus--/kəˈlɒsəs/ someone or something that is very large or
impressive
19. Marvel--to show or feel surprise or admiration
We marvelled at the view that opened up before us.
20. Oversight—mistake
21. Supersede--if one thing supersedes another, it replaces the other
thing, especially because it is more modern or more useful
Steam trains were gradually superseded by diesel engines.
22. Performance-capture animation---a technique that can digitally
record a live actor`s performance and use that data to animate
another character
23. Seamless--changing or continuing very smoothly and without
stopping
a seamless transition/movement
24. Rough around the edges--- unpolished; unrefined;
25. Credit smth to smth--to say that someone has achieved something
because of a particular thing. The team credited their victory to hard
work.
26. Subordinate---having less power or authority than someone else
27.He handed the case down to one of his subordinate officers.
subordinate to: All members of the committee are subordinate to the
chairman.
28. Vehicle--something that is created for a specific person or purpose,
especially a film, television show etc for one actor
vehicle for: The film was conceived merely as a vehicle for Tom Hanks.
29. Showcase---to show someone or something in a way that attracts
attention and emphasizes their good qualities
a comedy sketch that showcases their unique style of humour
30. Adjustable---able to be changed in shape, size, or position according
to what you want or need
an adjustable strap/seat
31. Well-adjusted--mentally strong and able to deal with problems
without becoming very upset
32. Bondage--a situation in which a person belongs to someone as their
slave
Desperate parents were forced to sell their children into bondage.
a situation in which you are not free because someone or something
controls your life
Would he ever have enough money to be wholly free from the
bondage of work?
33. Finality--the fact or feeling that something has ended and has no
possible future
the finality of death
 There was a terrible air of finality about the whole occasion.
34. Forge--to develop a successful relationship, especially in business or
politics, with another country, organization, or person
The company wanted to forge alliances with other motor
manufacturers.
35. Issue--to officially make things available for people to buy or use
A new range of stamps will be issued to commemorate the event.
36. Redeem--to get money by selling shares that you own in a company
37. Devise---to invent a method of doing something
They’ve devised a scheme to allow students to study part-time.
38. Ingenious---an ingenious plan, piece of equipment etc uses new and
clever ideas
an ingenious device for opening bottles
39. Convey--to communicate ideas or feelings indirectly
A good photograph can often convey far more than words.
These results will enable us at least to convey a sense of progress.
40. Impose--to force someone to have the same opinion, belief, etc as
you
impose something on someone: I wouldn’t want to impose my views
on anyone.
41. Flawed---spoiled by something such as a fault or mark, or lacking
something
Experts say the flawed gene triggers cancer.
The current healthcare system is seriously flawed.
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