C1 Unit 16: Arts & media 1
18 C1 words: coverage, debut, tune, restoration, sketch, aesthetic… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| coverage/ˈkʌvɚədʒ/ n | coveragethe amount of news reported about an event | The coverage of the festival on TV lasted three hours.The coverage of the festival on TV lasted three hours. | |
| debut/deɪˈbju/ n/v | debutthe first public appearance of a performer | The young singer made her debut at a small theatre.The young singer made her debut at a small theatre. | |
| tune/tun/ v | to tuneto adjust a musical instrument to the right sound | Leo must tune his guitar before the concert starts.Leo must tune his guitar before the concert starts. | |
| restoration/ˌrɛstɚˈeɪʃən/ n | restorationwork done to return something to its original state | The restoration of the old painting took nearly two years.The restoration of the old painting took nearly two years. | |
| sketch/skɛtʃ/ n | sketcha short humorous scene in a performance | The comedy show had a funny sketch about a bad waiter.The comedy show had a funny sketch about a bad waiter. | |
| aesthetic/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/ adj | aesthetica style or idea of what is beautiful | The designer chose a simple, clean aesthetic for the new shop.The designer chose a simple, clean aesthetic for the new shop. | |
| acoustic/əˈkustɪk/ adj | acousticnot using electrical sound equipment | Leo played an acoustic guitar at the small café.Leo played an acoustic guitar at the small café. | |
| gig/ɡɪɡ/ n | giga live performance by a musician or band | My brother has a gig at a local bar on Saturday.My brother has a gig at a local bar on Saturday. | |
| prophet/ˈprɑfət/ n | propheta person believed to speak for God | The book tells the story of an ancient prophet.The book tells the story of an ancient prophet. | |
| sequel/ˈsikwəl/ n | sequela book or film that continues an earlier story | Lucy read the sequel to her favourite novel.Lucy read the sequel to her favourite novel. | |
| salvation/sælˈveɪʃən/ n | salvationbeing saved from sin or harm | Many people look to their religion for salvation.Many people look to their religion for salvation. | |
| rendering/ˈrɛndɚɪŋ/ n | renderinga particular performance or version of something | The choir’s rendering of the old song moved the audience.The choir’s rendering of the old song moved the audience. | |
| continuity/ˌkɑntəˈnuəti/ n | continuitya smooth link between events or scenes | The film had a problem with continuity: the hero’s coat kept changing colour.The film had a problem with continuity: the hero’s coat kept changing colour. | |
| prop/prɑp/ n/v | propan object used on stage or in a film | The actor held a wooden sword as a prop in the play.The actor held a wooden sword as a prop in the play. | |
| plaque/plæk/ n | plaquea flat piece of metal with writing on it | A plaque on the wall tells the history of the old building.A plaque on the wall tells the history of the old building. | |
| preach/pritʃ/ v | to preachto give a religious talk | The priest will preach about kindness on Sunday.The priest will preach about kindness on Sunday. | |
| realism/ˈriəlɪzəm/ n | realismshowing things as they really are | The film is praised for its realism in showing everyday life.The film is praised for its realism in showing everyday life. | |
| preacher/ˈpritʃɚ/ n | preachera person who gives religious talks | The preacher spoke warmly to the people in the church.The preacher spoke warmly to the people in the church. |