Theater And Film Industry Jargon

noun a person or thing that has been rejected or discarded

verb to get rid of or discard something

adjective referring to something that has been discarded or rejected

• The sailor prepared to cast off the ropes and set sail.
• Let's cast off and get this boat moving!
• I'm ready to cast off this dead weight and start fresh.
• It's time to cast off the old habits and embrace a new way of living.

noun a mixture or combination of different things

verb to form by combining parts or elements

• In order to achieve a cohesive look, it is important to carefully choose and apply makeup.
• I need to hurry up and make up my face before we leave.
• She's really good at doing her make up, it always looks flawless.
• They had a big argument but were able to make up and move past it.

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adjective relating to or caused by temperament; moody or unpredictable

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• The scientist's temperamental behavior made it difficult for his colleagues to work with him.
• My cat can be quite temperamental when she doesn't get her way.
• Don't mind him, he's just being temperamental today.
• The weather in this region is known to be quite temperamental, changing from sunny to stormy in a matter of minutes.