English vocabulary guide
V for Vendetta
Vocabulary-Rich — Its subtitles contain a comparatively high share of advanced or rare vocabulary, making it better suited to confident learners.
- Vocabulary size
- 1,907
- Word occurrences
- 12,409
- IMDb rating
- ★ 8.1
Vocabulary profile by level
The percentages show unique vocabulary items and phrases found in the available English subtitles.
Useful vocabulary from V for Vendetta
Frequently occurring intermediate, advanced, and phrasal vocabulary with real subtitle examples.
| Level | Vocabulary | Occurrences | Subtitle example |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2 | mask | 18 | I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is. |
| B2 | bloody | 11 | Who's with me? Who's bloody with me?! |
| B2 | beneath | 8 | You wear a mask for so long, you forget who you were beneath it. |
| B1 | parliament | 8 | ... and I know in 1605, he attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament. |
| B1 | trust | 8 | I won't tell anyone, I swear. You know you can trust me. |
| C1 | hell | 7 | What the hell?! - Bugger off! |
| B2 | security | 7 | ... the security of the familiar, the tranquility of repetition. |
| B1 | war | 7 | It wasn't the war they started. It wasn't the plague they created. |
| Rare | curfew | 6 | A yellow-coded curfew is now in effect. |
| B1 | entire | 6 | But tonight I intend to call upon the entire orchestra for this event... |
How to study with this movie
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How difficult is V for Vendetta in English?
V for Vendetta: 54.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 21.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,854.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 34.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 21.8% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 14.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
11.3% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
89.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.6% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- mask (B2): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
- bloody (B2): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Covered in blood; also an informal intensifier in British English.
Subtitle example:
Who's with me? Who's bloody with me?!
- beneath (B2): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You wear a mask for so long, you forget who you were beneath it.
- parliament (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
... and I know in 1605, he attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
- trust (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To believe someone is honest or that something is reliable.
Subtitle example:
I won't tell anyone, I swear. You know you can trust me.
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- Volcano: 17.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (4.6 percentage points less than V for Vendetta).
- Real Steel: 17.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (4.8 percentage points less than V for Vendetta).
- Deep Impact: 16.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (5.0 percentage points less than V for Vendetta).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
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