Lesson 19

Question 0

Hackneyed

Answer 0

Done so often it is boring

Question 1

Overrated

Answer 1

Not as good as people say

Question 2

Disjointed

Answer 2

Unconnected and not in a clear order

Question 3

Far-fetched

Answer 3

Impossible to believe

Question 4

Risqué

Answer 4

Against accepted social standards and likely to shock some people

Question 5

Gripping

Answer 5

Exciting and keeping your attention the whole time

Question 6

Harrowing

Answer 6

Extremely upsetting

Question 7

Moving

Answer 7

Making you feel strong emotion, especially pity or sadness

Question 8

Memorable / unforgettable

Answer 8

You remember it long after

Question 9

Understated

Answer 9

Done or expressed in a simple but attractive style

Question 10

Tedious

Answer 10

Boring

Question 11

Hilarious

Answer 11

Extremely funny

Question 12

Applause

Answer 12

Clapping to show enjoyment

Question 13

Glowing reviews

Answer 13

Excellent reviews

Question 14

Encores

Answer 14

Calls from the audience to perform some more

Question 15

Standing ovation

Answer 15

The audience stood up and applauded as the end of the performance

Question 16

Award

Answer 16

Prize / honor

Question 17

Up-and-coming

Answer 17

Likely to become very successful

Question 18

Masterpiece

Answer 18

Very great work of art

Question 19

Typecast

Answer 19

Always associated with that type of role

Question 20

Panned / slated

Answer 20

Very negatively criticized

Question 21

Lauded

Answer 21

Highly praised

Question 22

Bombed

Answer 22

Was a failure

Question 23

Boo

Answer 23

Get disapproving noises from the audience

Question 24

Total flop

Answer 24

Complete failure

Question 25

Was miscast

Answer 25

Was the wrong person for the role

Question 26

Unconvincing

Answer 26

Not seeming real or true

Question 27

Audition

Answer 27

Short performance where actors show what they can do, hoping to get a role

Question 28

Rehearsal

Answer 28

Practice performance

Question 29

Interpretation

Answer 29

Way of understanding and performing it

Question 30

Version

Answer 30

One of several performances that exist

Question 31

Covers

Answer 31

Versions that are not the original

Question 32

Portrayal

Answer 32

The picture she created