C1 Unit 41: Arts & media 3
18 C1 words: unison, concerto, imp, aesthetically, ghostly, stylistic… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| unison/ˈjunəsən/ n | unisonall together at the same time | The whole class sang in unison at the end of the show.The whole class sang in unison at the end of the show. | |
| concerto/kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/ n | concertoa long piece for a solo instrument | Mia played a violin concerto at the school concert.Mia played a violin concerto at the school concert. | |
| imp/ɪmp/ n | impa small playful creature that causes trouble | In the story, a mischievous imp hides the farmer’s keys.In the story, a mischievous imp hides the farmer’s keys. | |
| aesthetically/ɛsˈθɛtɪkli/ adv | aestheticallyin a way related to beauty and art | Maria designed a room that is aesthetically pleasing and very simple.Maria designed a room that is aesthetically pleasing and very simple. | |
| ghostly/ˈɡoʊstli/ adj | ghostlylike a ghost; pale and strange | A ghostly figure appeared in the old house in the story.A ghostly figure appeared in the old house in the story. | |
| stylistic/staɪˈlɪstɪk/ adj | stylisticrelating to the style of writing or design | The two novels differ in several stylistic ways, such as sentence length.The two novels differ in several stylistic ways, such as sentence length. | |
| renown/rɪˈnaʊn/ n | renownthe state of being famous and respected | The village is a place of renown for its beautiful old bridge.The village is a place of renown for its beautiful old bridge. | |
| acoustics/əˈkustɪks/ n | acousticsthe qualities of a space affecting sound | The concert hall has wonderful acoustics, so every seat sounds great.The concert hall has wonderful acoustics, so every seat sounds great. | |
| conjure/ˈkɑndʒɚ/ v | to conjureto make something appear as if by magic | The magician can conjure a rabbit out of an empty hat.The magician can conjure a rabbit out of an empty hat. | |
| mythological/ˌmɪθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adj | mythologicalrelating to ancient myths | Mia loves reading mythological stories about gods and heroes.Mia loves reading mythological stories about gods and heroes. | |
| riveting/ˈrɪvətɪŋ/ adj | rivetingso interesting that it holds your attention | It was a riveting story, and Ken read it in one night.It was a riveting story, and Ken read it in one night. | |
| repertory/ˈrɛpɚˌtɔri/ n | repertorythe plays or songs a group can perform | The theatre has a large repertory of plays for the winter season.The theatre has a large repertory of plays for the winter season. | |
| macabre/məˈkɑbrə/ adj | macabrestrange and frightening because it is about death | The writer is famous for her macabre stories about graveyards.The writer is famous for her macabre stories about graveyards. | |
| artistically/ɑrˈtɪstɪkli/ adv | artisticallyin a way that shows skill in art | The window was artistically decorated with tiny coloured stones.The window was artistically decorated with tiny coloured stones. | |
| connoisseur/ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/ n | connoisseuran expert in art, food or drink | Tom is a connoisseur of fine tea and knows every kind.Tom is a connoisseur of fine tea and knows every kind. | |
| climactic/klaɪˈmæktɪk/ adj | climacticforming the most exciting part of a story | The climactic scene of the film takes place on top of a tower.The climactic scene of the film takes place on top of a tower. | |
| impersonation/ˌɪmpɚsəˈneɪʃən/ n | impersonationcopying how someone speaks and acts | His impersonation of the teacher made the whole class laugh.His impersonation of the teacher made the whole class laugh. | |
| veneration/ˌvɛnɚˈeɪʃən/ n | venerationa feeling of great respect and honour | Many people show veneration for the old temple on the hill.Many people show veneration for the old temple on the hill. |