transfigure
Wordto change something completely so that it looks or feels very different
Movie vocabulary
Find 96 English words and phrases from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) to check before you watch.
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to change something completely so that it looks or feels very different
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
to steal something small or of little value
a stupid or foolish person
to pronounce words clearly
a child, especially one who is lively or mischievous
a sea snail with a spiral shell, often eaten as food
to catch or trap someone or something, especially by tricking them
a waxy substance produced in the ear
a ring of light around the sun, moon, or a saint in art
the act of rising and staying in the air without visible support
to move with a soft rushing or brushing sound
to make someone feel strongly attracted or fascinated
a hard gray metal alloy used for making cups, plates, and decorative objects
great skill that seems almost magical
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
a garden plant with large, colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers
the stomach of a cow or other animal, used as food
in a way that shows fear or anxiety
a board with 64 squares used for playing chess
a plant with a strong bitter taste, used in medicine and in making absinthe
the act of hunting or trapping rats
a tendency to think, feel, or act in a particular way
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
to sit or stay somewhere in a bad mood because you are annoyed or disappointed
the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight
the front edge of a step or stair
the act of hiding something so it is not easily seen or detected
words spoken as part of a magic spell or ritual
a person who practices alchemy, especially in old stories or history
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
a hard, chewy sweet made from sugar and butter
a feeling of being charmed or delighted
a kitchen tool with wire loops used for mixing or beating food
very cruel, violent, or shocking
a very bad or cruel person
causing fear or dread; very scary
an annoying or unpleasant person
a person or thing that brings bad luck
the long handle of a broom
a magical or medicinal drink or liquid
the quality of being clever and quick to understand or solve problems
the process of drawing or outlining with ink
the state of being impossible to see
the act of cutting back a plant, tree, or bush to help it grow better
a person or thing that stops something
a liquid made by soaking herbs, fruit, or other plant material in water
a rude word for the buttocks
very sad, gloomy, or depressing
showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
basic and not yet well developed
winning or succeeding after a struggle
having no head
to interfere in someone else's affairs when you are not wanted or needed
used to show sadness, regret, or disappointment
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
a plant with a strong, fresh smell and taste, used in food and drinks
a pen made from a bird's feather
for a very short time
to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty
to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset
a trap, often a loop of wire or cord, used to catch animals
a small, ugly, or evil creature in stories and folklore
a person or thing that chases something
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
an official in some schools or organizations who has authority over others
very ugly, frightening, or shocking
the move in chess that traps the opponent's king so it cannot escape
used to show strong surprise, anger, or annoyance
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
serious danger, especially danger of death or injury
an insulting remark about someone's mother
the use of magic, especially spells and evil magic
locked with a key
a liquid drink used as a medicine or in magic
weak or unconvincing arguments, ideas, or efforts
Used to tell someone rudely to go away or stop bothering you
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
a person who looks after a building or property
extremely shocking, violent, or upsetting
a dried plum
pleasantly soft, smooth, and not harsh
an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement
in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well
a bet on the result of something
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
to give someone extra work or a difficult task to deal with
to say 'shoo' to make an animal or person go away
the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something
to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose
the process of forming scars as a wound heals
the act of leaving a place
Before you watch
Words: 87. Short expressions: 9. Search for unfamiliar terms and check their English definitions. Try using each one in a sentence of your own before watching, then revisit the terms you recognize afterward. In Slovnyx, you can save the words you want to practice.
Methodology
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