word list 4/1 Flashcards
(v) = to interest sb a great deal and take up all their attention and energy A
absorbed
(C n) = a group of people who sing in public, usually during church services C
choir
(v) = to improve the value, quality or attractiveness of sth E
enhance
(adj) = very new and different from other things G
groundbreaking
(v) = to make sb want to learn more about sth I
intrigued
(C n) = a point of view P
perspective
(adj) = very easy to understand S
simplistic
-(adj) = evil; nasty W
wicked
(adj) = real A
authentic
(U n) = the reporting of a piece of news
coverage
(v) = to tempt sb to do sth E
enticed
4ab(v) = to have an effect on I
influence
(C n) = a restriction; stopping sth from progressing further L
limitations
(C n) = a new CD or film that is available for people to buy or see
releases
(C n) = a difficult or dangerous action S
stunts
-(v) = to be better than sb; to exceed sb’s skill O
outstripped
(v) = to use; to put into practice A
applied
(C n) = an article on a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine C
column
(C n) = the part of the newspaper where the editor writes his/her comments E
editorial
(adj) = (of a magazine) printed on shiny high-quality paper G
glossy
(C n) = a substance or object that is overlaid upon another L
layer
(adj) = expected; anticipated P
predictable
(adj) = impressive S
spectacular
(adj) = evil V
villainous
(C n) = a group of people gathered to watch a film, play, etc A
audiences
(C n) = the joining of two or more things to form one F
fusion
(v) = to make; to create D
developing
(v) = to communicate I
interact
(v) = to partially or fully hide sth from view O
obscured
(v) = to make sth available for people to buy R
released
-(n) = a suggestion R
recommendation
(U n) = help or encouragement given to sb in an especially difficult situation
support
(phr) = a story covers a certain period of time S
The story spans
(C n) = sb who is training for an occupation A
apprentice
(C n) = a facet or distinct element of sth, a feature; a characteristic A
aspect
(C n) = the scenes behind the subject of a painting or a photograph B
backdrop
(C n) = a large-sized newspaper, usually considered serious in content
1eb(C n) = all the actors in a film, play or show C
cast
(C n) = sb who directs a choir or an orchestra C
conductor
(adj) = believable C
convincing
(phr) = political events and social problems discussed in the media C
current affairs
cb(C n) = an exact double of a person D
doppelganger
(adj) = having the sounds and speech on a film or TV programme changed to a different language D
dubbed films
(adj) = difficult to understand; mysterious E
enigmatic
(v) = to show sth publicly E
exhibit
(U n) = the condition of being easily damaged or broken F
fragility
(C n) = a particular type of an art form G
genre
(adj) = having a special talent or ability G
gifted
(C n) = notes of music combined together in a pleasant way H
harmony
(v) = to make a deep rough sound in the throat, usually in anger G
growl
(C n) = the most interesting or exciting part of an event H
highlight
(adj) = famous or celebrated L
legendary
(adj) = almost real L
lifelike
(adj) = extremely good, amazing O
outstanding
(C n) = a very interesting book that makes you want to keep reading it P
page-turner
(adj) = of the best, highest or greatest level or amount P
peak
(C n) = an object used by the actors performing in a play or film P
props
(C n) = a run-through of a play or dance before the performance R
rehearsals
(C n) = a person who writes the script of a film or TV show; a scriptwriter S
screenwriter
(adj) = unwilling to do sth R
relucant
(C n) = a book, film or play which continues the story of a previous one S
sequel
(adj) = frightening and ghostly S
spooky
(adj) = of the area around sb or sth S
surrounding
(adj) = happening in the near future U
upcoming
(n) = the person who shows people where to sit in a theatre or cinema U
usher
-(v) = to make small changes to sth to improve its function T
tweaks
-(adj) = mysterious and strange E
eerie
-(n) = imperfection of execution I
imprecision
(n) = a small change A
adjustment
(phr v) = to arrive; to appear
come along
(phr v) = to progress to the same level or standard as sb else
caught up
(phr v) = to cancel an activity
called off
(phr) = to think that sth is caused by sth else
put down
(phr v) = to delay doing sth until later
put off
(phr v) = to sign a contract officially agreeing to do sth, or to become a member of a club, etc
signed up
