Unit 39. Entertainment | Exercises and Flashcards

Unit 39. Entertainment, 400 words for TOEFL Exercises and Flashcards

Word	Definition	Example
amateurish	not good enough to be the work of professionals	Their website looks amateurish.
cast	the group of actors in a play, movie, television show, etc.	After the final performance the director threw a party for the cast
charismatic	extremely attractive and charming	Few were able to resist this charismatic and persuasive leader.
gala	expensive, full of celebration	No official gala performances are being held at the theatres or music halls on the night of the celebrations.
hilarious	very funny	Critics have pointed her hilarious comedy act
improvisation	something created spontaneously, without preparation	I find improvisation easier than learning a script
incompetent	lacking the ability to perform a task	He has described the government as corrupt and incompetent.
medium	a channel or way for a meaning to be expressed	They told the story through the medium of dance.
skit	a short, informal play	I thought the skit on politicians was really funny.
zeal	enthusiasm	In her zeal to impress others, she made many blunders.