B2 Unit 64: Arts & media 3
19 B2 words: nomination, medieval, ritual, nominee, ballet, trio… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| nomination/ˌnɑməˈneɪʃən/ n | nominationthe act of suggesting someone for an award | The film received three nominations for important prizes.The film received three nominations for important prizes. | |
| medieval/mɪˈdivəl/ adj | medievalfrom the Middle Ages | We visited a medieval castle with thick stone walls.We visited a medieval castle with thick stone walls. | |
| ritual/ˈrɪtʃuəl/ n | ritualan action done regularly in a fixed way | Making tea every afternoon has become a family ritual.Making tea every afternoon has become a family ritual. | |
| nominee/ˌnɑməˈni/ n | nomineea person suggested for a prize or position | The nominee thanked everyone for supporting her film.The nominee thanked everyone for supporting her film. | |
| ballet/bæˈleɪ/ n | balleta style of dance with graceful movements | Mia has been taking ballet lessons since she was five.Mia has been taking ballet lessons since she was five. | |
| trio/ˈtriˌoʊ/ n | trioa group of three people | The musical trio performed in the park on Sunday.The musical trio performed in the park on Sunday. | |
| revival/rɪˈvaɪvəl/ n | revivala new interest in something old | The play enjoyed a revival thirty years after it was written.The play enjoyed a revival thirty years after it was written. | |
| soundtrack/ˈsaʊndˌtræk/ n | soundtrackthe music used in a film | I love the soundtrack of that film.I love the soundtrack of that film. | |
| illustration/ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/ n | illustrationa picture used in a book or article | This book has beautiful illustrations on every page.This book has beautiful illustrations on every page. | |
| showcase/ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ n | showcasean event that shows the best of something | The gallery is a showcase for young local artists.The gallery is a showcase for young local artists. | |
| burial/ˈbɛriəl/ n | burialputting a dead body in the ground | The burial took place in a small village cemetery.The burial took place in a small village cemetery. | |
| supernatural/ˌsupɚˈnætʃɚəl/ adj | supernaturalbeyond normal nature, like ghosts or magic | Leo loves films about ghosts and other supernatural events.Leo loves films about ghosts and other supernatural events. | |
| tomb/tum/ n | tomba grave, often a large stone structure | Archaeologists found an ancient tomb under the desert.Archaeologists found an ancient tomb under the desert. | |
| carnival/ˈkɑrnəvəl/ n | carnivala public festival with music and parades | People wear colorful costumes at the carnival in Rio.People wear colorful costumes at the carnival in Rio. | |
| fictional/ˈfɪkʃənəl/ adj | fictionalinvented and not real | Dragons appear in many fictional stories for children.Dragons appear in many fictional stories for children. | |
| symbolic/sɪmˈbɑlɪk/ adj | symbolicrepresenting an idea or quality | A heart is a symbolic image of love.A heart is a symbolic image of love. | |
| imagery/ˈɪmədʒri/ n | imagerydescriptive pictures created with words | The poem is full of beautiful imagery of the sea.The poem is full of beautiful imagery of the sea. | |
| masterpiece/ˈmæstɚˌpis/ n | masterpiecethe best work of an artist | Many people call that painting the artist’s masterpiece.Many people call that painting the artist’s masterpiece. | |
| melody/ˈmɛlədi/ n | melodya tune; a series of musical notes | Lucy hummed a sweet melody while she was cooking.Lucy hummed a sweet melody while she was cooking. |