On screen C2 - unit 8

recital

a concert of chamber music, usually for a solo performer

Subordinate role

a lower position in a rank order or social hierarchy

mobster

a member of a criminal gang

transmission

a program that is broadcast

cue

a signal for something to happen

minefield

a situation that contains hidden dangers or difficulties

pitch

a tone's experienced highness or lowness; depends on frequency

Infographic

a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data

gal

a young lady

versatility

ability to do many things

conventions

accepted rules of written and spoken language

astounded

amazed

understudy

an actor able to replace a regular performer when required

installation

an artwork created by the assembling and arrangement of objects in a specific location

precedent

an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances

incoherent plot

an unclear storyline

inflame

arouse or excite feelings and passions, fire up, ignite, stir up

surrealist

art or writing characterized by fantastic imagery

on that score

as far as that is concerned

go for a song

be sold very cheaply

demeanour

behaviour

seamlessness

being uniform in quality

humdrum

boring, tedious

evocative

bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind

arresting performance

captivating acting

dreary

depressing and boring

arduous

difficult; requiring much effort

transparent

easy to understand

zealous

enthusiastic

poignant

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

highly accomplished

extremely successful

mesmerising

fascinating, absorbing

monochrome

having one color; a painting, design, photo, or outfit that is only one color or shades of one color

utopian

idealistic or visionary, usually used to describe a perfect society

impenetrable

impossible to understand

in the spotlight

in the limelight

internal

inner

hollow

lacking in value

amateurish

lacking professional skill or expertise

intimate

marked by close acquaintance

salient

most noticeable or important

forge ahead

move forward powerfully

chamber music

music for a small instrumental ensemble with one instrument per line of music

score

music written on paper to be performed by musicians

enigmatic

mysterious

tongue-in-cheek

not serious

atypical

not usual

mere

nothing more than; only

commonplace

ordinary

flawless

perfect, impeccable

in the eye of the beholder

phrase used for saying that different people perceive things differently

perspective

point of view

rom com

romantic comedy

sombre

serious and rather sad

earnest

serious and sincere

soliloquy

speech to oneself

a fine line

such a small difference between two things or ideas that there is a risk of crossing from one to the other

synopsis

summary

subtlety

the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze

augmented reality

the viewing of the physical world with computer-generated layers of information added to it

play second fiddle

to accept that you have a lower position

lend sth to sth else

to add sth to sth else

steer clear of sth

to avoid sth

fit the bill

to be suitable for a particular purpose

befriend

to become friends with

manifest

to become obvious; very clear; evident

throw one's weight around

to behave in a bossy way because of your position

incorporate

to bring together features, ideas, or elements

execute

to carry out

marry sth with sth

to combine sth with sth else

craft

to create

revamp

to create a new version of sth

to lay the groundwork for sth

to create the foundation for sth

go overboard with sth

to do sth too much

deduce

to draw a conclusion from given facts

bring the curtain down

to end sth

soar

to fly high in the sky

intimidate

to frighten

take note of sth

to give attention to sth because it is important

gloss over sth

to hide sth bad under sth deceptively attractive

pay tribute to

to honor, to show respect

augment

to improve

enhance

to improve the quality (of a photo)

amplify

to make larger

rejuvenate

to revive sth

rehash

to rework old material into a new form

strike the wrong note

to say or do sth unsuitable or displeasing

exemplify

to serve as an example of

be in tune with

to share the same thoughts, beliefs, or knowledge; to have harmony

blow sb away

to surprise or please someone very much

utilise

to use something

stream

to watch a video or listen to audio on the internet without downloading it

unequivocally

totally

distorted

twisted out of shape

inhibited

unable to relax or express your feelings in a natural way

indistinct

unclear

read between the lines

understand the hidden meaning

wry

using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor

sketchy

vague

rave reviews

very enthusiastic review