cold read

Verb

 * 1)  To infer characteristics of (a person) using cold reading.
 * 2)  To make inferences about a person using the practice of cold reading.
 * 3)  To perform (a script) without preparation.
 * At the audition you will be required to cold read a script.
 * 1)  To make inferences about a person using the practice of cold reading.
 * 2)  To perform (a script) without preparation.
 * At the audition you will be required to cold read a script.
 * At the audition you will be required to cold read a script.

Noun

 * 1) an act of cold reading.
 * This is an example of what magicians (and unfortunately phony psychics) call a "cold read".