preoccupy
Wordto fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Movie vocabulary
Find 96 English words and phrases from Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019) to check before you watch.
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to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
to put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it
the study of forces on structures that are not moving
the study of how medicines and other treatments help treat disease
a fixture in a public restroom that men use to urinate into
to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
a medicine that helps a person or animal relax or sleep
the bending or curving of something under pressure
bleeding from the nose
a person who entertains people with jokes and silly behavior, especially in a royal court
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
a person in a hotel or large building who helps guests with requests and arrangements
to connect things so that each one is linked to the others
relating to the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye
to feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation
a plant with large, brightly colored flowers
wild, silly, or out-of-control behavior
to pretend to have a feeling, illness, or injury
the state of being very unusual or unique
too willing to believe what other people say; easily fooled
so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt
to happen or become real after being expected or planned
relating to schools, education, or studying
having no limits or end
watching carefully for danger or problems
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
the act of keeping horses in stables
the practical details of something, especially the technical ones
a person who repairs shoes for a living
the act of making an explosive device explode
to take the place of something or someone
speech or writing that uses irony to mock or show contempt
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
a large airship with a rigid frame
relating to the forces of nature or to basic natural elements
the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid
a plan or schedule for a trip, including the places you will go
moving gently against something with a soft, light sound
to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else
made invalid or no longer legally effective
to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully
to increase or make something greater in size, amount, or strength
a possible future event or situation that may happen but is not certain
relating to earthquakes or other movements in the earth
the state of being anonymous
to give something a new name
making quick, sharp movements
a small, narrow valley
a person or thing that kills a particular kind of creature
a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away
to mention or use something as support for an argument or action
a device that lets two pieces of equipment connect when they do not fit directly
under someone’s control because they have been bribed
A weapon hit or damage that stops a military vehicle from carrying out its mission, without destroying it
moving or walking with quick, light steps
to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless
I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker
a person who takes revenge for a wrong
to organize people or resources for a purpose
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
the use of psychological techniques to influence or control someone’s thoughts or behavior
a secret group of people who stay hidden until they are ready to act
to have casual sex with someone
the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something
a small printed sheet of paper, often folded, that gives information or advertises something
to move closer to a target or goal and focus on it
the act of moving something on wheels
a period in the past that is seen as a time of decline in learning, culture, or progress
past tense and past participle of shoot
a deep crack or split in something
to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances
to lead a group, team, or project
to fill something too full so that it bulges or spills out
a machine that shines images, video, or slides onto a screen or wall
used to say that something is completely true, extreme, or impressive
stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way
relating to the treatment of illness or injury
covered with sweat
to start a casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone
relating to dimensions or to the number of dimensions in a space
the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment
to make something better, richer, or more interesting
a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper
to throw something with a lot of force
cause something to improve a lot
an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body
a box or structure where bees live and make honey
used to angrily tell someone to stop bothering you and go away
a sofa that can be turned into a bed
the most valuable or important part of something
producing fruit
to make someone feel excited and eager
an informal way of asking what is new or how someone is doing
Before you watch
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Methodology
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