trag·i·com·e·dy: 1. A film, television show, or theatrical work combining elements of tragedy and comedy 2. The genre made up of such works
splice - 1. To join (two pieces of film, for example) at the ends 2. To join (pieces of wood) by overlapping and binding at the ends
re·cip·ro·cate - 1. to give and get reciprocally 2. to give, do, feel, etc. in return 3. to move alternately back and forth
◈ har·di·hood - 1. Boldness and daring 2. Impudence or insolence
in·ter·mez·zo - 1. A brief entertainment between two acts of a play 2. Music:Separating the major sections of a lengthy composition or work
re·volve - 1. To orbit a central point 2. To turn on an axis; rotate 3. To be centered
per·spi·ca·cious - Having or showing penetrating mental discernment; clear-sighted
dis·par·age - 1. To speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way. 2. To reduce in esteem or rank.
✪ cham·pi·on - 1. One that is clearly superior or has the attributes of a winner 2. One who fights; a warrior
frag·ment - 1. A small part broken off or detached 2. An incomplete or isolated portion; a bit