Unit 39. Entertainment

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.