Lesson 19 Flashcards
Hackneyed
Done so often it is boring
Disjointed
Unconnected and not in a clear order
Far-fetched
Impossible to believe
Risqué
Against accepted social standards and likely to shock some people
Gripping
Exciting and keeping your attention the whole time
Harrowing
Extremely upsetting
Moving
Making you feel strong emotion, especially pity or sadness
Memorable / unforgettable
You remember it long after
Understated
Done or expressed in a simple but attractive style
Tedious
Boring
Hilarious
Extremely funny
Applause
Clapping to show enjoyment
Glowing reviews
Excellent reviews
Encores
Calls from the audience to perform some more
Standing ovation
The audience stood up and applauded as the end of the performance
Award
Prize / honor
Up-and-coming
Likely to become very successful
Masterpiece
Very great work of art
Typecast
Always associated with that type of role
Panned / slated
Very negatively criticized
Lauded
Highly praised
Bombed
Was a failure
Boo
Get disapproving noises from the audience
Total flop
Complete failure
Was miscast
Was the wrong person for the role
Unconvincing
Not seeming real or true
Audition
Short performance where actors show what they can do, hoping to get a role
Rehearsal
Practice performance
Interpretation
Way of understanding and performing it
Version
One of several performances that exist
Covers
Versions that are not the original
Portrayal
The picture she created
Overrated
Not as good as people say
