C2 Unit 38: Arts & media 3
16 C2 words: archetypal, cinematographer, allegorical, lyricist, portraiture, brimstone… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| archetypal/ˈɑrkˈtaɪpəl/ adj | archetypalbeing a typical example of something | Cinderella is an archetypal story of hope and kindness.Cinderella is an archetypal story of hope and kindness. | |
| cinematographer/ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑɡrəfɚ/ n | cinematographerthe person in charge of film photography | The cinematographer chose soft light for the opening scene.The cinematographer chose soft light for the opening scene. | |
| allegorical/ˌæləˈɡɔrəkəl/ adj | allegoricalhaving a hidden meaning through symbols | The allegorical painting shows hope as a woman with a lamp.The allegorical painting shows hope as a woman with a lamp. | |
| lyricist/ˈlɪrɪsɪst/ n | lyricista person who writes the words of songs | The lyricist wrote the words for the new musical.The lyricist wrote the words for the new musical. | |
| portraiture n | portraiturethe art of making portraits | The museum has a collection of portraiture from the 1700s.The museum has a collection of portraiture from the 1700s. | |
| brimstone/ˈbrɪmstoʊn/ n | brimstonean old word for sulphur | In the old tale, brimstone burned in the fires of hell.In the old tale, brimstone burned in the fires of hell. | |
| lyrically/ˈlɪrɪkli/ adv | lyricallyin a beautiful, poetic way | She described the sunset lyrically in her poem.She described the sunset lyrically in her poem. | |
| blurb/blɝb/ n | blurba short description praising a book | The blurb on the back of the book made me curious.The blurb on the back of the book made me curious. | |
| etch/ɛtʃ/ v | to etchto cut a design into a surface | The artist will etch a small bird on the glass.The artist will etch a small bird on the glass. | |
| surrealism/sɚˈilɪzəm/ n | surrealisman art style showing dream-like images | Surrealism uses dreamlike pictures that look strange and impossible.Surrealism uses dreamlike pictures that look strange and impossible. | |
| cloister/ˈklɔɪstɚ/ n | cloistera covered path around a church courtyard | The monks walked quietly through the cloister.The monks walked quietly through the cloister. | |
| surrealist n | surrealistan artist working in the style of surrealism | A surrealist painter drew a clock melting on a branch.A surrealist painter drew a clock melting on a branch. | |
| pyre/ˈpaɪɚ/ n | pyrea pile of wood for burning a body | In the legend, the hero was placed on a funeral pyre.In the legend, the hero was placed on a funeral pyre. | |
| fete/feɪt/ n | fetean outdoor party to raise money | The village holds a summer fete with games and food.The village holds a summer fete with games and food. | |
| glitz/ɡlɪts/ n | glitzshowy glamour and bright decoration | The glitz of the awards show impressed the young actress.The glitz of the awards show impressed the young actress. | |
| virtuosity/vɚtʃuˈɑsɪti/ n | virtuositygreat skill, especially in music | The pianist’s virtuosity amazed everyone in the concert hall.The pianist’s virtuosity amazed everyone in the concert hall. |