unit 19

Question 1

dènouement

Answer 1

noun
The resolution of a series of events, usually in reference to a literary work

Question 2

ingènue

Answer 2

noun
the character of an innocent young woman; an actress who plays such parts

Question 3

kinderschema

Answer 3

noun
a set of childlike physical characteristics that humans are naturally drawn towards

Question 4

oeuvre

Answer 4

noun
the complete works of a writer, painter, musician, or other type of artist

Question 5

passè

Answer 5

adjective
no longer fashionable, in wide use, etc.; out-of-date; outmoded

Question 6

pièce de rèsistance

Answer 6

noun
the most remarkable feature of a product/process (especially with reference to creative work or meal)

Question 7

schmaltz

Answer 7

noun
exaggerated sentimentalism, as in music or art

Question 8

zeitgeist

Answer 8

noun
the general cultural climate of an era (literally: spirit of times)

Question 9

busk

Answer 9

verb
to entertain by performing on the street or in a public place

Question 10

caterwaul

Answer 10

verb
to utter long wailing cries, as a cat would; to howl or screech

Question 11

hackneyed

Answer 11

adjective
lacking in freshness or originality; stale

Question 12

homage

Answer 12

noun
an expression of respect in a creative work, often from one artist to another

Question 13

lackluster

Answer 13

adjective
lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality

Question 14

literati

Answer 14

noun
well-educated people who are interested in literature and the arts

Question 15

magnum opus

Answer 15

noun
the most celebrated work of a writer or artist

Question 16

maven

Answer 16

noun
an expert or connoisseur

Question 17

svengali

Answer 17

noun
a person who dominated and manipulates an artist or performer , usually with sinister moves

Question 18

sonorous

Answer 18

adjective
loud, deep, or resonant, as a sound

Question 19

tome

Answer 19

noun
a book, especially a very heave, large, or learned book

Question 20

mellifluous

Answer 20

adjective
sweet-sounding or smoothly flowing