(noun) – the main events of a story, play, or film.
Plot. The plot of the movie was exciting and full of surprises.
(noun) – a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually showing the face.
Portrait. The artist painted a beautiful portrait of the old woman.
(adverb) – used to say that you think something is true, although you are not certain.
Presumably. Presumably, he missed the train because he woke up late.
(noun) – a strong feeling of anger that is difficult to control.
Rage. He was shaking with rage after hearing the news.
(noun) – a piece of paper or electronic document showing that you have paid for something.
Receipt. I kept the receipt in case I need to return the item.
(adjective) – very unpleasant or disgusting.
Repulsive. The smell from the trash was absolutely repulsive.
(phrasal verb) – to have no more of something left.
Run out of. We ran out of milk, so I need to go to the store.
(noun) – an action or event that is shocking, embarrassing, or causes public outrage.
Scandal. The politician resigned after the financial scandal.
(noun) – the place, time, and environment in which a story or event happens.
Setting. The novel has a beautiful setting in the mountains.
(noun) – parts of ownership in a company that can be bought or sold.
Shares. She bought 100 shares in a technology company.
(verb) – to move or extend over a place or among people.
Spread. News of the event spread quickly through the town.
(verb) – to push a sharp object, usually a knife, into someone or something.
Stab. He was stabbed in the arm during the fight.
(verb) – to experience pain, illness, or something unpleasant.
Suffer. She suffered a lot after the accident.
(verb) – to continue to live or exist, especially after a dangerous or difficult situation.
Survive. He survived the car crash without any serious injuries.
(verb) – to make food, drink, or medicine go down your throat and into your stomach.
Swallow. She swallowed the pill with a glass of water.
(phrasal verb) – to leave the ground (about an aircraft).
Take off. The plane took off on time.
(noun) – a desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.
Temptation. He couldn’t resist the temptation to eat chocolate before dinner.
(adverb) – in a way that causes great sadness, often because of an accident or disaster.
Tragically. Tragically, the family lost their home in the fire.
(noun) – a collection of valuable things, such as gold, jewels, or money.
Treasure. The pirates hid their treasure on a small island.
(adjective) – happening at a bad or unexpected time.
Untimely. His death was untimely and shocked everyone.