The performance arts: reviews and critiques Flashcards
1
Q
done so often it is boring
A
hackneyed
2
Q
unconnected and not in a clear order
A
disjointed
3
Q
[impossible to believe
A
far-fetched
4
Q
against accepted social
standards and likely to shock some people
A
risqué
5
Q
[exciting and keeping your attention the whole time
A
gripping
6
Q
[extremely upsetting
A
harrowing
7
Q
making you feel pity or sadness
A
moving
8
Q
[done or expressed in a simple but attractive style
A
understated
9
Q
boring
A
tedious
10
Q
extremely funny
A
hilarious
11
Q
excellent reviews
A
glowing reviews
12
Q
calls from the audience to perform some more
A
encores
13
Q
the audience stood up and applauded at the
end of the performance
A
standing ovation
14
Q
[likely to become very successful]
A
up-and-coming
15
Q
always associated with that
type of role
A
typecast
