Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE - Artsy Endeavors

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

something occurring at a time when it could not have existed or happened

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

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

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

a musical composition in which two or more independent melodies are played or sung simultaneously, creating harmony and interplay

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

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

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

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

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

the study of techniques and principles for using language effectively, especially in public speaking

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

according to the rules that are broadly accepted or are official

coming from the imagination rather than facts

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

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

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

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

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

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

having an existence that is independent of personal perception or interpretation

seeming unreal, confusing, and dream-like

not based on honesty or truth and intended to mislead others

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

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