Titanic (1997) English vocabulary

an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

toward the back of a ship or aircraft; backward

too confident in a way that is rude or not appropriate

a male servant, especially one who works in a large house

very loud and hard to hear over

the act of moving a ship into a berth or dock

the act of hunting or trapping rats

formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit

to use your authority to change or reject a decision

formal release from guilt or punishment, especially in a religious context

to make a light, clear ringing sound

a very steep cliff or rock face

to try to sell things in public by calling out to people

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

a small parasitic insect that lives in hair or on the body

to make a loud cry like an elephant

the process of turning silver in color

something that reduces or spoils the enjoyment of a situation

a style of music with a lively, syncopated rhythm, popular in the early 1900s

a lever used to steer a boat

the bending or curving of something under pressure

bleeding from the nose

before; earlier than

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

physical or mental effort

to make a light, sharp ringing sound

to make a loud, sharp metallic sound

not safe or steady and likely to fail, fall, or change suddenly

a person who looks for something

the salty eggs of fish, eaten as a luxury food

a passage for getting on or off a ship, plane, or train

turned or operated by a crank

to rain very lightly in small drops

the state of being so interested or worried about something that it takes up most of your attention

having the outer husk or shell removed

a performer, especially a singer, dancer, or actor

an annoying or unpleasant person

a woman who sews clothes, especially as a job

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

alert and paying close attention to what is happening

to make a dull, heavy sound

a wall or partition that divides a ship, aircraft, or other large structure into sections

in a deep, peaceful sleep

a unit used for measuring the weight of gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams

to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

to breathe air out of your lungs

showing disrespect or contempt

a loud, sharp cry

too great or shocking to be described

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

a lack of movement or change; a tendency to stay the same

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

covered with a protective outer layer

feeling or showing gratitude

to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle

to express something in a particular way

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

a person who makes a legal claim, especially in court or for benefits

a metal pin used to join pieces of metal together

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

a rope or chain used to tie an animal so it cannot move far

to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

making a long, sharp s sound

yes; used to show agreement or approval

a short, loud piece of music played on brass instruments, often to announce someone or something important

in a way that is far away or not very clearly

to hate something very much

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy