GRE のための上級語彙 - 芸術的な取り組み

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

名言

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

アナクロニズム

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

人工物

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

控え壁

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

専門家

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

対位法

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

エピローグ

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

エピグラム

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

賛辞

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

冗長さ

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

語り手

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

修辞学

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

知らせる

according to the rules that are broadly accepted or are official

公式の

coming from the imagination rather than facts

空想的な

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

比喩的な

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

ありふれた

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

カフカ的

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

澄んだ

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

不気味な

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

甘美な

existing externally and independent of one's feelings and thoughts

客観的な

seeming unreal, confusing, and dream-like

ファンタスマゴリック

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

偽の

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

死後の

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

主観的な