Some Summer Movies May Be Oscar Contenders

character – n. a person who appears in a story, book, play, movie, or television show

dominate – v. to be much more powerful or successful than others in a game, competition, etc.

blockbuster – n. something that is very large, expensive, or successful

buzz – n. excited talk about something

tour de force – n. a very skillful and successful effort or performance

brilliant – v. to try to hit a ball with a bat in baseball, cricket, or a similar game

evacuation – n. the act of leaving a dangerous place

engage – v. to get and keep (someone's attention, interest, etc.)

audience – n. a group of people who gather together to listen to something (such as a concert) or watch something (such as a movie or play) :the people who attend a performance

comedian – n. a person who performs in front of an audience and makes people laugh by telling jokes or funny stories or by acting in a way that is funny : an actor who plays roles that make people laugh

coma – n. a state in which a sick or injured person is unconscious for a long time