In Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na’vi race to protect their home.

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Vocabulary List for Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Part 1

Intermediate and Advanced Vocabulary List from the Script of “Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)”:

1. Avatar: A representation of oneself, often in a digital or virtual form.
2. Conception: The process of becoming pregnant or creating a new idea or plan.
3. Communion: A deep and meaningful connection or interaction, often used in a spiritual context.
4. Inseparable: Unable to be separated or divided.
5. Pupillary reflex: The automatic response of the pupils of the eyes to light.
6. Sedate: To calm or tranquilize someone using medication.
7. Umbilical: Relating to the navel or a connection between two things.
8. Prudent: Showing good judgment and caution in decision-making.
9. Recombinant: A term often used in genetics, referring to the recombination of DNA.
10. Payback: Revenge or retaliation for a past wrong.
11. Regroup: To come together again as a group, often after being dispersed.
12. Oorah: A Marine battle cry or expression of enthusiasm.
13. Semper fi: A shortened form of “Semper Fidelis,” which is Latin for “Always Faithful,” the motto of the United States Marine Corps.
14. Insurgency: A rebellion or uprising against a government or authority.
15. Potent: Having great power, influence, or effect.
16. Toruk Makto: A specific and significant character or leader in the Na’vi culture.
17. Hyah: An exclamation often used to encourage or command an animal.

Please note that these explanations are brief and intended for an intermediate and advanced audience.

Vocabulary List for Part 2

Here are the potentially unknown vocabulary words from the script:

• Bogeys: Unidentified aircraft or objects[1].
• Direct orders: Commands given by a superior officer that must be followed[1].
• Ikran: A type of flying predator on the planet Pandora[1].
• Tsahik: A spiritual leader of the Na’vi people on Pandora[1].
• Yalna bark: A type of plant used for medicinal purposes on Pandora[1].
• Cognitive response: The way in which an organism reacts to a stimulus[1].
• Assemblers: Machines or devices used to put together or construct something[1].
• Pacify: To bring peace or calm to a situation[1].
• Maglev: A type of train that uses magnetic levitation to move[1].
• Indigenous: Native to a particular place or region[1].
• Immune response: The way in which the body reacts to a foreign substance or organism[1].

Note that some of these words may be familiar to some readers, while others may be less familiar.

Vocabulary List for Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Part 3

Intermediate and Advanced Vocabulary List from Segment 3 of the Script:

1. Dash cam: A camera mounted in a vehicle to record the view from the front of the vehicle.
2. Deader than shit: An informal expression emphasizing that something is completely nonfunctional or useless.
3. Extract: To remove or take out, often in the context of rescuing someone.
4. High value prisoners: Individuals who are considered important or valuable to capture.
5. Cryo: Short for cryogenic, referring to extremely low temperatures or the process of freezing.
6. Indigenous: Native to a particular region or environment.
7. Tame: To make something wild or unruly more controlled or manageable.
8. Pacify: To bring peace and calm to a situation or place.
9. Outlying: Distant from the center or main area.
10. Hostile airspace: Airspace under the control of an enemy or where danger is present.
11. Audio: Sound, often in the form of recorded speech or music.
12. Unfinished business: Matters that need to be resolved or completed.
13. Rally point: A designated location where individuals gather during an emergency or military operation.
14. Feral: Wild or untamed, often referring to animals that have not been domesticated.
15. Toruk Makto: A specific and significant character or leader in the Na’vi culture.
16. Operation: A planned and coordinated series of activities with a specific goal.
17. Fortress: A heavily fortified place that provides protection or defense.
18. Harbor: To shelter or protect someone, often from danger or harm.

Please note that these explanations are brief and intended for an intermediate and advanced audience.

Vocabulary List for Part 4

Intermediate and Advanced Vocabulary List from Segment 4 of the Script:

1. Prefrontal: Referring to the prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain involved in decision-making, social behavior, and personality expression.
2. Buttholes: A colloquial and informal term used to describe someone in a derogatory manner.
3. Loyal: Showing strong support and allegiance to a person, group, or cause.
4. Betray: To be disloyal or unfaithful, often by revealing secrets or going against someone’s trust.
5. Stones in my heart: An expression suggesting a heavy emotional burden or feeling of guilt.
6. Olo’eyktan: A specific leadership role or title within the Na’vi culture.
7. Uturu: A term denoting sanctuary or a safe haven.
8. Metkayina: A reference to the Reef People, a specific Na’vi clan or group.
9. Tsahik: A position of spiritual and cultural significance within the Na’vi culture.
10. Chosen One: A person selected or believed to have special qualities or destiny.
11. Eywa: The deity or spiritual force in Na’vi culture.
12. Exhausted: Extremely tired or drained of energy.
13. Adapt: To adjust and change in response to new circumstances or environments.
14. War leader: A person who leads others in times of conflict or war.
15. Shame: A feeling of humiliation or embarrassment due to one’s actions or circumstances.
16. Suffer: To experience pain, hardship, or difficulty.
17. Clan: A group of people with a common ancestry, often forming a social or cultural unit.
18. Tilt: To move or act with determination or commitment.
19. Batshit crazy: An informal and humorous term used to describe someone as being mentally unstable or irrational.

Please note that these explanations are brief and intended for an intermediate and advanced audience.

Vocabulary List for Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Part 5

Intermediate and Advanced Vocabulary List from Segment 5 of the Script:

1. Interpreter: A person who translates spoken or written language from one language to another.
2. Ilu: A term used in the context of the script, referring to a creature or animal.
3. Master: To become highly skilled or proficient at something.
4. Dive: To plunge into water or descend rapidly.
5. Position: A specific arrangement or orientation.
6. Warrior’s mount: A powerful and formidable creature used for combat or transportation.
7. Dive back in: To return to a previous state or activity, often with renewed energy.
8. Oscar Mike: A military slang term meaning “on the move.”
9. Cupcake: A colloquial and playful term often used to address someone in a friendly or teasing manner.
10. Tilt: To move or act with determination or commitment.
11. Freak: A derogatory term used to describe someone who is considered unusual or strange.
12. Four-fingered: Describing a person or creature with four fingers instead of the typical five.
13. Baby tail: A reference to a small or underdeveloped tail.
14. Respect: To show consideration and honor towards someone.
15. Fishlips: A derogatory term used to insult someone’s appearance.
16. Freaks: A term used to refer to people or things that are considered strange or abnormal.
17. Stupid: Lacking intelligence or common sense.
18. Trouble: Problems or difficulties.
19. Tree boy: A derogatory term used to describe someone who is associated with nature or the forest.
20. Tulkun: A term used in the context of the script, possibly referring to a special ability or status.
21. Insane: Mentally unstable or irrational.
22. Eywa: The deity or spiritual force in Na’vi culture.
23. Breathe: To inhale and exhale air.
24. Heartbeat: The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart.
25. Stars: Luminous celestial objects visible in the night sky.
26. Strength: The quality or state of being physically and mentally strong.
27. Pluck: To forcefully remove or pull something out.
28. Eyeballs: The spherical organs in the head responsible for vision.
29. Blame: Responsibility for a fault or wrong.
30. Scratch: A minor injury or wound on the skin.

Please note that these explanations are brief and intended for an intermediate and advanced audience.

Vocabulary List for Part 6

Intermediate and Advanced Vocabulary List from Segment 6 of the Script:

1. Shame: A feeling of guilt or regret for something dishonorable or embarrassing.
2. Jerk a knot in your tail: A colloquial expression implying a severe scolding or punishment.
3. Lima Charlie: Phonetic alphabet code for “Loud and Clear” to indicate a clear signal or understanding.
4. Outcast: A person who has been rejected or excluded from a group or society.
5. Stump: A short, thick part of something, often used in the context of missing limbs.
6. Interictal: Relating to the period between seizures.
7. Toxins: Harmful substances that can cause illness or damage to the body.
8. Hypoxia: A condition where the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply.
9. Seizure: A sudden and uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.
10. Ecstasy: A state of intense joy or happiness.
11. Trigger: An event or stimulus that causes a reaction or response.
12. Vision: A vivid mental image or experience.
13. Comandeering: Taking control or possession of something, typically a vehicle or ship.
14. Indigenous: Native to a particular region or environment.
15. Bogies: Slang for unidentified or suspicious aircraft.
16. Quotas: Fixed quantities or amounts set as targets or limits.
17. Rigged: Prepared or equipped for a specific purpose.
18. Helm: The wheel or control used to steer a ship.
19. Migration: The seasonal movement of animals or people from one place to another.
20. Cycle: A recurring sequence or pattern of events.
21. Comms: Abbreviation for “communications,” often referring to communication devices.
22. Tech: Short for “technology,” referring to advanced machinery or equipment.
23. Colloquial: Informal language used in everyday conversation.
24. Phonetic alphabet: A system of representing letters and sounds with distinct words, such as “Alpha,” “Bravo,” “Charlie,” etc.
25. Toruk Makto: A term used in the context of the script, possibly referring to a significant title or character.
26. Tsahik: A term used in the context of the script, possibly referring to a spiritual or leadership role.
27. Toruk Makto: A term used in the script, possibly a title or designation.
28. Part of this: An expression indicating reluctance or unwillingness to be involved in something.
29. Forest People: A reference to a specific group or culture within the story.
30. Sea People: A reference to a different group or culture within the story.

These explanations are brief and intended for an intermediate and advanced audience.

Vocabulary List for Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Part 7

Intermediate and Advanced Vocabulary List from Segment 7 of the Script:

1. Stonewallin’: Refusing to cooperate or provide information, typically to obstruct an investigation.
2. Kinship: A close connection or relationship between individuals or groups, often based on shared characteristics or ancestry.
3. Outcast: A person who has been rejected or excluded from a group or society.
4. Murdering: Taking someone’s life with intent to kill.
5. Hostiles: People or entities that pose a threat or danger.
6. Quotas: Fixed quantities or amounts set as targets or limits.
7. Disappoint: To fail to meet expectations or to let someone down.
8. Seizure: A sudden and uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.
9. Olo’eyktan: A term used in the context of the script, possibly referring to a leadership role.
10. Forbidden: Prohibited or not allowed.
11. Stonewallin’: Refusing to cooperate or provide information, typically to obstruct an investigation.
12. Respected: Regarded with esteem or admiration.
13. Tsahik: A term used in the context of the script, possibly referring to a spiritual or leadership role.
14. Proportionally: In a manner that maintains a consistent relationship in size or amount.
15. Neurons: Nerve cells that transmit information in the brain and nervous system.
16. Pathways: Routes or channels through which something flows or moves.
17. Philosophy: The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics.
18. Mathematics: The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.
19. Complex language: A sophisticated and intricate system of communication.
20. Emotional centers: Regions of the brain associated with processing and regulating emotions.
21. Highly intelligent beings: Extremely smart creatures.
22. Spiritual: Relating to matters of the spirit or soul.
23. Music: The art of creating and expressing sound through melody, harmony, and rhythm.
24. Mathematics: The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.
25. Philosophy: The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics.

These explanations are brief and intended for an intermediate and advanced audience.

Vocabulary List for Part 8

Intermediate and Advanced Vocabulary List from Segment 8 of the Script:

1. Amrita: A substance in the script that is said to stop human aging.
2. Bait: Something used to attract or lure, often to catch or trap something else.
3. Composer: A person who creates music or writes music scores.
4. Revered: Highly respected or admired.
5. Breeding cycles: Reproductive periods or seasons in animal populations.
6. Marked for death: Identified as targets for harm or elimination.
7. Kinship bonds: Close connections or relationships based on shared characteristics or ancestry.
8. Demon ship: A ship perceived as a threat or enemy.
9. Cordon: A line or ring of people or objects that encircles or surrounds something.
10. Depth charges: Explosive devices used underwater.
11. Sub teams: Groups of individuals assigned to operate submarines.
12. Flank: To move or position on the side of something.
13. Cordon: A line or ring of people or objects that encircles or surrounds something.
14. Net: In this context, it likely refers to a communication network.
15. Tone on lock: Refers to locking onto a target with a specific tone, often in military or tracking contexts.
16. Cuff: To secure with handcuffs or restraints.
17. Rail: A horizontal bar or beam, often used as a handrail or support.

These explanations are brief and intended for an intermediate and advanced audience.

Vocabulary List for Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Part 9

Intermediate and Advanced Vocabulary List from Segment 9 of the Script:

1. Abandon ship: To leave a sinking or dangerous ship.
2. Cordon: A line or ring of people or objects that encircles or surrounds something.
3. Resolve: Determination or strong willpower to achieve a goal.
4. Betrayed: To be disloyal or unfaithful to someone’s trust.
5. Expire: To come to an end or reach the end of a specified period.
6. Fixin’ to: Informal expression meaning “about to” or “getting ready to.”
7. Cakehole: Informal term for one’s mouth or the act of talking.
8. Cheeky bugger: Playful or slightly impudent person.
9. Dumbass: Informal and impolite term used to insult someone’s intelligence.
10. Insane: Extremely foolish or irrational.
11. Moon pool: A feature on some ships that allows easy access to the water below the deck.
12. Well deck: A recessed area on a ship’s deck used for various purposes, including launching boats.

These explanations are brief and intended for an intermediate and advanced audience.

Vocabulary List for Part 10

Intermediate and Advanced Vocabulary List from Segment 10 of the Script:

1. Swivel: To turn or pivot around a central point.
2. Air pocket: A pocket of trapped air underwater or in a confined space.
3. Breath-hold: The act of holding one’s breath without inhaling.
4. Bead: In this context, a small decorative object.
5. Ancestors: One’s forefathers or foremothers, often used to refer to deceased family members.
6. Songcord: A term possibly related to the culture or language of a fictional group, referring to a significant concept or element.
7. Metkayina: A fictional term, likely related to the culture or group mentioned in the script.
8. Sea People: A reference to a fictional group or culture in the script.
9. Fortress: A strongly fortified building or structure used for defense.
10. Make our stand: To take a firm position and defend it.

These explanations are brief and intended for an intermediate and advanced audience.