Match the words on the left with their definitions on the right. The tiles in the right-hand column are sortable. ANSWERS
- mediocre (adj.)
- wade through (pv.)
- spine-tingling (adj.)
- twist (n.)
- skim (v.)
- acclaimed (adj.)
- page-turner (n.)
- cameo (n.)
- poignant (adj.)
- set (n.)
- very exciting, thrilling, or frightening
- a book that is so exciting that you want to read it quickly
- an unexpected turn or development in a story or situation
- a place where a film or television programme is filmed
- not very good, of only average standard
- a short appearance in a film or play by a well-known actor
- causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness
- read something quickly to find the main facts or ideas in it
- publicly praised by a lot of people
- read or deal with a lot of boring papers or written work