Erweiterter Wortschatz für den GRE - Künstlerische Bemühungen

a clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle

Apothegm

an object, person, or event that is out of place in terms of time or context, often appearing in a historical setting before its actual invention or introduction

Anachronismus

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

Artefakt

a protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones

Stütze

an individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality

Kenner

a musical technique that consists of mixing two or more separate melodies into one harmony

Kontrapunkt

the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

Auflösung

a saying that coveys an idea in a manner that is short and witty

Epigramm

a text or speech that offers high praise for a person or thing, not necessarily linked to the deceased

Lobrede

the fact of having an excessive number of words that results in being tedious

Prolixität

an individual who has the skill of telling stories in a way that is entertaining

Erzähler

the study of the rules and different methods of using language in a way that is effective

Rhetorik

to characterize or influence a style, behavior, opinion, etc.

informieren

according to the rules that are broadly accepted or are official

kanonisch

coming from the imagination rather than facts

fabelhaft

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

bildlich

(of phrases, words, ideas, etc.) used so much that it has lost its effect, interest, or originality

abgedroschen

resembling Franz Kafka's works in being extremely nightmarish, bizarre, and confusing

kafkaesk

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

klar

disturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.

makaber

(of sounds) smooth, pleasant, and sweet to the ear

wohlklingend

existing externally and independent of one's feelings and thoughts

objektiv

seeming unreal, confusing, and dream-like

phantasmagorisch

not based on honesty or truth and is intended to mislead others

falsch

referring to something that happens, is published, or is awarded after the death of the person to whom it relates

posthum

existing within one's mind and dependent on one's perspective rather than reality

subjektiv