Vocabulary_Def

Question 1

Covers everything in the diagram: literature, performing arts, fine arts.

Answer 1

The arts (plural)

Question 2

Usually means fine art (painting, sculpture, architecture), but can also refer to technique and creativity.

Answer 2

Art (singular, uncountable)

Question 3

That part of the newspaper that deals with all the things in the diagram (arts).

Answer 3

Arts page

Question 4

Someone who loves painting and sculpture.

Answer 4

Art lover

Question 5

Creative ability in poetry.

Answer 5

The art of poetry

Question 6

Shows skill and imagination in creating things.

Answer 6

Artistic

Question 7

An object made by a skilled artist - typically a painting, drawing or statue.

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A work of art

Question 8

A person who creates statues.

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Sculptor

Question 9

The type of art created by a sculptor.

Answer 9

Sculpture

Question 10

A person who throws pots (makes pots, bowls, etc.).

Answer 10

Potter

Question 11

The type of art created by a potter.

Answer 11

Pottery

Question 12

A person who designs buildings.

Answer 12

Architect

Question 13

The type of art created by an architect.

Answer 13

Architecture

Question 14

A painting, drawing or photograph of a person.

Answer 14

Portrait

Question 15

A painting, drawing or photograph of a natural scene.

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Landscape

Question 16

A painting or drawing of an arrangement of objects, typically fruit and flowers.

Answer 16

Still life

Question 17

A painting that is not a copy.

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Original painting

Question 18

A place where art is displayed for public viewing.

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Art gallery

Question 19

A public display of works of art.

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Exhibition

Question 20

A person in charge of a museum or art gallery.

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Curator

Question 21

A person who judges and writes about art.

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Art critic

Question 22

Stimulated to do something positive or creative.

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Inspired

Question 23

Made me feel unhappy.

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Upset

Question 24

Had very positive feelings.

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Enthusiastic

Question 25

Feeling unable to do something you really want to do.

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Frustrated

Question 26

How you feel when something extremely exciting and pleasing happens.

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Thrilled

Question 27

Happy and satisfied.

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Contented

Question 28

Extremely pleased.

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Delighted

Question 29

Very unhappy.

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Miserable

Question 30

Very unhappy and without hope.

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Depressed

Question 31

Annoyed or bored with something that has been happening for a long time.

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Fed up

Question 32

Doing one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

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Conscientious

Question 33

Done with great attention to detail; complete.

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Thorough

Question 34

Willing to do favours for others; helpful.

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Obliging

Question 35

Able to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

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Resourceful

Question 36

Needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs.

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Self-sufficient

Question 37

Done or said in a natural and often sudden way, without much thought or planning.

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Spontaneous

Question 38

people who write long stories about imaginary people and events, it is at least 150 pages long

Answer 38

novelists

Question 39

very popular books that sell in large numbers

Answer 39

bestsellers

Question 40

stories

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plot

Question 41

serious rather than popul

Answer 41

literary

Question 42

what the critics write

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reviews

Question 43

music for a film

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score

Question 44

text for a film including instructions for actors and camera operators

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screenplay

Question 45

where an event happens

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venue

Question 46

main vocalist in a band

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lead singer

Question 47

artificial or recorded music played in the background

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canned music

Question 48

the skills of making objects such as decorations, jewellery and furniture by hand

Answer 48

arts and crafts

Question 49

painting that involves shapes and colours rather than images of real people or things

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abstract painting

Question 50

background for a story or film

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historical setting

Question 51

part of a book chosen to be used in an article or for discussion

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extract

Question 52

sets (theatre)

Answer 52

scenery, buildings, furniture on the stage or in a studio

Question 53

all the actors in the performance

Answer 53

cast

Question 54

the way the director has organised the performance

Answer 54

direction (theatre)

Question 55

very enthusiastic comments

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rave reviews

Question 56

the words of a play or film

Answer 56

script

Question 57

area above ground level where actors perform

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stage

Question 58

write music

Answer 58

compose (music)

Question 59

play music without reading the notes

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play by ear

Question 60

play a tune by ear, finding the notes as you go

Answer 60

pick out a tune

Question 61

a selection of dishes at a fixed price

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set menu

Question 62

a smaller dish alongside the main course

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side dish

Question 63

a light snack/appetiser before the main course

Answer 63

starters

Question 64

landing in a way that is not smooth (refers to air travel)

Answer 64

bumpy landing