C2 Unit 27: Arts & media 2
16 C2 words: etching, modernism, proverbial, monastic, parable, allegory… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| etching/ˈɛtʃɪŋ/ n | etchinga picture printed from a cut metal plate | The museum has an etching of the old harbor.The museum has an etching of the old harbor. | |
| modernism/ˈmɑdɚˌnɪzəm/ n | modernisma style of art that broke with tradition | Modernism changed how artists thought about painting and buildings.Modernism changed how artists thought about painting and buildings. | |
| proverbial/prəˈvɝbiəl/ adj | proverbialwell known as a saying | He told a proverbial story about a lazy grasshopper.He told a proverbial story about a lazy grasshopper. | |
| monastic/məˈnæstɪk/ adj | monasticrelating to monks and their simple life | The monks lead a monastic life of prayer and silence.The monks lead a monastic life of prayer and silence. | |
| parable/ˈpɛrəbəl/ n | parablea short story that teaches a moral lesson | The teacher told a parable about a kind traveler.The teacher told a parable about a kind traveler. | |
| allegory/ˈæləˌɡɔri/ n | allegorya story with a hidden moral meaning | The novel is an allegory about honesty and greed.The novel is an allegory about honesty and greed. | |
| curate/ˈkjʊrət/ v | to curateto select and organize items for display | Maria will curate a new photo exhibition this spring.Maria will curate a new photo exhibition this spring. | |
| reissue/riˈɪʃu/ v | to reissueto publish again | The publisher will reissue the book in a new edition.The publisher will reissue the book in a new edition. | |
| archetype/ˈɑrkɪˌtaɪp/ n | archetypea typical example of something | The novel’s hero is the archetype of a brave knight.The novel’s hero is the archetype of a brave knight. | |
| minster/ˈmɪnstɚ/ v | to minsterto serve and care for people (old use) | The nuns would minster to the sick in the village.The nuns would minster to the sick in the village. | |
| exorcist/ˈɛksɚsəst/ n | exorcista person who drives away evil spirits | In the story, an exorcist visits the old house.In the story, an exorcist visits the old house. | |
| reverb/riˈvɝb/ n | reverban echo effect added to sound | The singer added a little reverb to her voice.The singer added a little reverb to her voice. | |
| virtuoso/vɚtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/ n | virtuosoa person with outstanding skill in music | The young violinist is a true virtuoso.The young violinist is a true virtuoso. | |
| divination/ˌdɪvəˈneɪʃən/ n | divinationthe practice of trying to predict the future | In the old story, a woman used divination to see the future.In the old story, a woman used divination to see the future. | |
| exorcism/ˈɛksɚˌsɪzəm/ n | exorcisma ritual to drive away evil spirits | The film includes a scene with a priest performing an exorcism.The film includes a scene with a priest performing an exorcism. | |
| fabled/ˈfeɪbəld/ adj | fabledfamous from legends and stories | The fabled city is said to be hidden in the jungle.The fabled city is said to be hidden in the jungle. |