A2Film
The Lion King
1994 · Disney
12 key words from The Lion King — learn them before you watch for a much richer experience.
Word
Meaning
Example
priden
a group of lions / a feeling of satisfaction
The pride gathered at Pride Rock.
cubn
a young lion
Simba is a young cub at the start of the film.
heirn
someone who will inherit a title or property
Simba is the rightful heir to the kingdom.
exilen/v
forced to leave your home or country
Simba lives in exile after his father dies.
kingdomn
a country or region ruled by a king or queen
Mufasa rules over a vast kingdom.
destinyn
the events that are meant to happen to you
Simba must accept his destiny as king.
betrayaln
when someone you trust hurts you
Scar's betrayal destroyed the pride.
stampeden/v
when a large group of animals run in panic
The wildebeest stampede is a key scene.
roarn/v
the loud sound a lion makes
The lion let out a powerful roar.
couragen
the ability to face fear or danger
Simba shows real courage in the final battle.
majestyn
greatness / used to address a king or queen
'Your Majesty' is how you address a king.
worthyadj
deserving respect or admiration
Simba must prove he is worthy of the throne.
12 words · A2 · Film
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Study tip
Watch with English subtitles. The song lyrics repeat key words — sing along to make them stick!
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