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, 格言

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, 遺物

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

控え壁, 支え

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, カウンターポイント

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, 名言

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

賛辞, 追悼の言葉

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, ナレーター

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, 特徴づける

according to the rules that are broadly accepted or are official

公式の, カノニカル

coming from the imagination rather than facts

空想的な, 幻想的な

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

比喩的な, 隠喩的な

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

ありふれた, 陳腐な

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

カフカ的, カフカ的

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

澄んだ, 明確な

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

不気味な, 恐ろしい

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

甘美な, メロディックな

existing externally and independent of one's feelings and thoughts

客観的な, 中立的な

seeming unreal, confusing, and dream-like

ファンタスマゴリック, 幻想的な

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

偽の, インチキの

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

死後の, 死後

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

主観的な, 主観的