Word Formation Flashcards
PERFORMING ARTS
UNDERWRITER: a sponsor, as of a television show
SCREENWRITER: one who writes screenplays
UNDERSTUDY: to learn (a role) in order to replace the regular performer when necessary
UNDERACT: to act (a dramatic role) with insufficient expressiveness
OVERACT: to act (a dramatic role) with unnecessary exaggeration.
SOUNDTRACK: the audio portion of a film or video recording
SOUNDSTAGE: a room or studio that is usually soundproof, used for the production of movies.
PLAYWRIGHT: one who writes plays; a dramatist.
PLAYACT: to play a role in a dramatic performance.
BACKSTAGE: a stage area out of sight of the audience
BACKTRACK: to go back over the course by which one has come, also in a lecture or discussion.
PREVIEW: the showing of a movie, play, etc. prior to its public opening; to see or show in advance
NATURE (-ION)
(over-)consumption integration disruption colonisation isolation extraction contamination degradation depletion deterioration devastation implementation irrigation legislation pollination rehabilitation sustainable renewable inexhaustible harnessing predictability breakthrough effectively attend > attention
SELF-
self-awareness self-knowledge self-discovery self-evaluation self-management self-help self-discipline self-belief self-esteem self-confidence self-worth
INTER- MIS- NON- DIS- UN-
INTER: interconnecting; interact; interdependence
MIS: misuse; misconception; misinterpretation; mislead
NON-: non-essential; non-aggressive
DIS: dissatisfaction
UN: unavoidable; uncontrolled
EMOTIONAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH
achievement conception decision fulfillment happiness helpfulness inspiration motivation solution weakness tendency nervous detrimental communicator sensitivity
