Vocabulary
Across
- 1. an important or powerful person, especially in the film or media industry
- 2. evil or morally wrong
- 7. say something amusing while affecting a serious manner
- 9. try to acquire or develop (a quality or skill)
- 10. distinctive feature
- 12. inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality)
- 13. assign a part in a play or film to (an actor)
- 18. a high degree of skill; expertise
- 22. (of an official or regime) currently holding office
- 23. a distinctive quality, style, or tendency
- 24. a young actress with aspirations to become a star
- 26. something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly
- 27. a significant stage or event in the development of something
- 30. support, justify, or form the basis for smth.
- 31. subject to mockery and derision
- 33. a strange or eccentric person; bizarre
- 38. slowly trickle or seep out of something
- 39. a gradual advance beyond usual or acceptable limits
- 40. openly resist or refuse to obey
- 41. a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well
- 42. endure or accept (an obnoxious thing or person)
- 44. dangerously or extremely fast
- 45. accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically
- 46. so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe
- 48. a very unpleasant and prolonged experience
- 49. the music composed for a film or play
- 50. an artistic work, especially one on a large scale
Down
- 1. a means by which something is communicated or expressed
- 3. interpret (a word or action) in a particular way
- 4. giving clear and vividly explicit details
- 5. make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task)
- 6. showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
- 8. relating to a person's development
- 11. written or spoken communication or debate
- 14. having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain
- 15. hostile and aggressive
- 16. a general agreement
- 17. (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own
- 18. a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty
- 19. a catchphrase or slogan, especially as used in advertising, or the punchline of a joke
- 20. open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning
- 21. a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person
- 25. deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable
- 28. refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger
- 29. accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive)
- 32. an illicit or ridiculous activity or escapade
- 34. seem about to happen
- 35. lack of thought or intelligence; empty-headedness
- 36. crude and offensive in a sexual way
- 37. a small character part in a play or film, played by a distinguished actor
- 41. not settled or stable; likely or able to change
- 42. importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement
- 43. elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste
- 44. active and energetic
- 46. a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film
- 47. (of a performer or show) be completely unsuccessful; fail totally