U5 UT Vocabulary

If you are an _______ person, this means you openly show your fondness for another, e.g. by hugging.

Shakespeare is known _______ (fondly) as the Bard of Avan.

It is almost impossible to change customs or habits that are _____, i.e, that are a part of our culture.

The recent earthquake _____ both Turkey and Syria causing a lot of damage and chaos.

a show with singing and dancing

Who was responsible for _______ (coming up with) many of the words and phrases we use today? Be careful of the grammar!

Shakespeare's work is indeed an ______ treasure! His lasting influence cannot be denied.

The sculpture is _______ to the memory of the soldiers who lost their lives.

She was _________ the news of her father's death. She felt very sad.

In the story Hansel and Gretel, the children are tricked by a ______ witch. She was evil indeed.

I am ______ (jealous) of people's ability to sing well as I cannot sing in tune.

Works _______ Shakespeare can still be found today. He is very much remembered.

a show where a large group of musicians play different instruments including strings, percussion, etc to entertain

a person who has to get out of a tight situation, e.g. a locked cage

Shakespeare is a famous ________, and many dramas are based on his work.

a person who performs tricks such as juggling or producing a rabbit out of a hat

What a ________ (lovely) idea!

an entertainer who can make their voice appear to come from somewhere else, typically using a puppet

The belief that you should respect your elders is ______ Asian society; it is very much a part of the culture.

What a _______ the sinking of the Titanic was! It was very sad that so many lives were lost.

I do not enjoy being _________ or controlled by others!

The article gave me an _________ into the issue, in other words, a good understanding of the issue.

similar meaning to wonderful, fantastic, marvelous, etc

a form of entertainment where tricks are performed to entertain

Shakespeare's works have ______ (lasted) for years.

What __________! Look at the damage caused by the typhoon!

Shakespeare wrote _________ (many) plays and sonnets.

Who is thought of or _________ the greatest playwright?

The story had a rather ______ plot; clever, creative, and inventive.

I will ______ (try) to do what is best.

Works by authors like Shakespeare are considered _______; works of high standard and of lasting influence.

a person whose job is to make people laugh

I find the ______ aspects of Mr. Bean rather silly, but it does make you laugh. Slapstick humour!

The play offers ____ insights into the King's character. By watching it, you get a window into what he was really like.

a show where a person tells jokes to make the audience laugh

Do you think the ______ of Shakespeare's play Hamlet into Lion and the King was a success? It sure was transformed.