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
