Geavanceerde Woordenschat voor de GRE - Kunstzinnige inspanningen

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

anachronisme

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

artefact

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

steun

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

contrapunt

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

ontknoping

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

epigram

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

lofzang

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

prolixiteit

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

verteller

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

retoriek

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

informeren

according to the rules that are broadly accepted or are official

canoniek

coming from the imagination rather than facts

fantastisch

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

figuurlijk

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

afgezaagd

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

kafkaëque

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

helder

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

macabere

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

melodisch

existing externally and independent of one's feelings and thoughts

objectief

seeming unreal, confusing, and dream-like

fantasmagorisch

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

onecht

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

postuum

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

subjectief