B1 Unit 107: Arts & media 6
16 B1 words: columnist, trumpet, inscription, magician, flute, onstage… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| columnist/ˈkɑləmnəst/ n | columnista writer of regular articles in a newspaper | The columnist writes about food in a local newspaper.The columnist writes about food in a local newspaper. | |
| trumpet/ˈtrʌmpət/ n | trumpeta brass instrument you blow into | Omar plays the trumpet in a jazz band.Omar plays the trumpet in a jazz band. | |
| inscription/ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/ n | inscriptionwords cut or written on a surface | The inscription on the statue was hard to read.The inscription on the statue was hard to read. | |
| magician/məˈdʒɪʃən/ n | magiciana person who performs tricks | The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat. | |
| flute/flut/ n | flutea thin musical instrument you blow across | Leo plays the flute in the school orchestra.Leo plays the flute in the school orchestra. | |
| onstage/ˌɑnˈsteɪdʒ/ adj | onstageon or at the stage in a theatre | The onstage lights were bright and hot.The onstage lights were bright and hot. | |
| applaud/əˈplɔd/ v | to applaudto clap your hands to show approval | The audience stood up to applaud the singer.The audience stood up to applaud the singer. | |
| compose/kəmˈpoʊz/ v | to composeto write music or a piece of writing | Leo likes to compose songs on his guitar.Leo likes to compose songs on his guitar. | |
| entertainer/ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɚ/ n | entertainera person who performs to amuse people | The entertainer made the children laugh with jokes.The entertainer made the children laugh with jokes. | |
| chariot/ˈtʃɛriət/ n | chariotan ancient two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses | The film showed a Roman chariot racing around the track.The film showed a Roman chariot racing around the track. | |
| superstition/ˌsupɚˈstɪʃən/ n | superstitiona belief in luck or magic not based on facts | Some people believe in the superstition that black cats are unlucky.Some people believe in the superstition that black cats are unlucky. | |
| piety/ˈpaɪəti/ n | pietystrong religious faith and respect | The old woman was known for her piety and kindness.The old woman was known for her piety and kindness. | |
| storyteller/ˈstɔriˌtɛlɚ/ n | storytellera person who tells stories | The storyteller kept the children quiet for an hour.The storyteller kept the children quiet for an hour. | |
| intermission/ˌɪntɚˈmɪʃən/ n | intermissiona short break between parts of a show | We bought ice cream during the intermission at the theatre.We bought ice cream during the intermission at the theatre. | |
| narrate/ˈnɛˌreɪt/ v | to narrateto tell a story | The old man will narrate the story to the children.The old man will narrate the story to the children. | |
| inscribe/ˌɪnˈskraɪb/ v | to inscribeto write or cut words on a surface | They will inscribe his name on the gold cup.They will inscribe his name on the gold cup. |