Hugo Vocabulary Words

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes for Hugo.

Endure

To keep going through something that is difficult or painful without giving up.

Myth

An ancient story created to explain how the world works or why people act the way they do, containing supernatural elements, passed down by word of mouth.

Etymology

The study of where words come from and how their meanings have changed over time.

Nemesis

Someone or something that is a constant enemy or a very difficult challenge to overcome.

Victory

The act of winning a game, a battle, or reaching a goal after a lot of effort.

Illuminate

To light something up or make it much easier to see and understand.

Automation

Using machines or computers to do work automatically instead of people doing it by hand.

Suspense

The nervous or excited feeling you get when you are waiting to see what happens next in a story.

Vivid

Something that is so bright, clear, or detailed that it feels real in your mind.

Screenplay

The written script for a movie or TV show that tells the actors what to say and do.

Muse

A person or thing that gives an artist, writer, or musician a great idea or a spark of creativity.

Climax

The most exciting or important part of a story, usually happening near the end.

Fortune

A large amount of money or wealth, or the good luck that happens to a person.

Resolution

The part of a story where the problems are solved and everything is wrapped up.