B2Film
The Social Network
2010 · David Fincher
12 key words from The Social Network — learn them before you watch for a much richer experience.
Word
Meaning
Example
algorithmn
a set of rules a computer follows to solve a problem
Mark designs an algorithm that makes Facebook work.
lawsuitn
a legal case brought against someone in court
Eduardo files a lawsuit against Mark for diluting his shares.
depositionn
formal questioning under oath before a trial
Much of the film is told through deposition flashbacks.
intellectual propertyn
an idea or creation that belongs to you legally
The Winklevosses claim Mark stole their intellectual property.
co-foundern
one of several people who start a company together
Eduardo is the co-founder of Facebook.
betrayaln
when someone you trust hurts you
Eduardo feels a deep sense of personal betrayal.
dilutev
to reduce the value of someone's shares in a company
Eduardo's shares are diluted without his knowledge.
venture capitaln
money invested in a new company for a share of profits
Sean Parker brings venture capital connections to Facebook.
exclusiveadj
available only to a select group of people
Facebook starts as exclusive to Harvard students.
arrogantadj
believing you are better or more important than others
Mark is portrayed as brilliant but deeply arrogant.
defraudv
to illegally take something from someone using deception
Eduardo claims Mark defrauded him of his shares.
testimonyn
a formal statement given in court or under oath
The conflicting testimonies reveal the characters' biases.
12 words · B2 · Film
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Study tip
The dialogue is extremely fast. Watch once for the plot, then once with subtitles focused on how characters argue and persuade.
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