Parasite (2019) English vocabulary

a narrow line of sunlight

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

a very large flood of water

using or based on metaphor, not literal meaning

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

to push your lips forward, often to show annoyance or to look flirtatious

the supposed ability to communicate thoughts without using the known senses

causing horror or disgust because it is very shocking or gruesome

slightly crazy or strange in a funny or harmless way

strong energy and effort

a person who lies or pretends to have special knowledge or skill in order to trick people

a member of an extinct human species that lived in Europe and parts of Asia long ago

the activity of catching crabs

to escape from someone or something, especially by being clever or quick

too willing to believe what other people say; easily fooled

to secretly listen to other people's private conversation

to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

not clear or sharp; covered with mist or haze

to enter land or property without permission

a thin layer or small amount of soft, light fibers or fluff

a line or fold made by pressing or bending something

very bad and deserving strong disapproval

a small round root vegetable with a sharp taste, often eaten raw in salads

to do something too much or too intensely

the ending of a job or other relationship, often with money paid to the person leaving

something said or done to make someone angry or upset, often on purpose

a person or company that money is owed to

very disgusting or unpleasant

a person who sells flowers and makes flower arrangements

a pleasant train of thoughts that takes your attention away from what is happening

related to cooking or the art of cooking

the crime of making a fake copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art

done without planning or rehearsal

the act of lending something to someone

a large ape that lives in Africa and is closely related to humans

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a strong feeling that a particular job or way of life is meant for you

a cloth used to cover a table, especially for meals or decoration

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a sport, hobby, or cause

the practice of avoiding too much of something; self-control

making quick, sharp movements

to be useful or help

the act of destroying something completely

to calculate a number or amount

relating to dogs or similar animals

used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

small dishes served before the main course

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a cricket shot hit along the ground toward the front of the batter

to a very great degree; extremely

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to hit or push with the head or horns

a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position

showing feelings clearly through words, actions, or appearance

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

home; to or at home

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

used to tell someone very rudely to go away

to fall forward and land face first

the shape and build of a person's body

something that is tempting because it is forbidden or not allowed

a Native American person

to be unable to forget an embarrassing or unpleasant event

the act of moving something on wheels

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to indicate or suggest something

to perform very well; to do something impressively