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WORD LIST LEVEL 2

Unit 8  Artistic license

WORDS AND PHRASES
Word / Phrase Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
attribute noun /ˈætrɪˌbjut/ a particular quality or feature One of the main attributes
that someone or something that a teacher must have is
has patience.
concept noun /ˈkɑnˌsept/ an idea of something that Some students failed to
exists grasp even the simplest
mathematical concepts.
controversial adjective /ˌkɑntrəˈvɜrʃ(ə)l/ a controversial subject, A controversial new
opinion, or idea is one that documentary raises concerns
people disagree about or do about this drug.
not approve of
creative adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/ involving a lot of imagination Painting is a creative process.
and new ideas
curiosity noun /ˌkjʊriˈɑsəti/ a strong feeling of wanting to All children have a certain
find out about something amount of curiosity about the
world around them.
get attached phrasal verb /ɡet əˈtætʃt tə/ liking or loving someone or She found herself getting very
to (something/ something very much, forming attached to the old lady.
someone) a close sentimental bond
gifted adjective /ˈɡɪftəd/ with an impressive natural He was a very gifted artist; he
ability painted beautiful portraits.
illustration noun /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/ an example, event, fact, etc. The project provides a good
that shows that something illustration of how people can
else is true, or shows what work together.
something is like
impermanence noun /ɪmˈpɜrmənəns/ not lasting for ever or My life as a traveller has been
remaining the same one of impermanence and
constant change.
impulse noun /ˈɪmˌpʌls/ a sudden strong feeling that Jenny felt a sudden impulse to
you must do something play some music.
in proportion noun [non-count] /ɪn prəˈpɔrʃ(ə)n/ the correct, most useful, or Everything about the room is
most attractive relationship beautifully in proportion.
between things
intrigue verb /ɪnˈtriɡ/ to make someone very That old house has always
interested in knowing more intrigued me.
about something, especially
something that seems
mysterious
invisible adjective /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ something that is invisible The spotted skin of the frog
cannot be seen makes it almost invisible to its
enemies.
provocative adjective /prəˈvɑkətɪv/ intended to start arguments He made a deliberately
between people or to make provocative remark.
people angry or upset

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Word / Phrase Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence

represent verb /ˌreprɪˈzent/ to be an example of a The image of a dove
particular quality or type/ represents peace.
to be a picture or image of
something
scrawl verb /skrɔl/ to write or draw something I wrote my address so quickly
carelessly or in a hurry on the piece of paper it was
just a scrawl.
spontaneous adjective /spɑnˈteɪniəs/ happening in a natural way He was suddenly filled with
without being planned or tears of spontaneous emotion.
thought about
stimulus noun /ˈstɪmjələs/ anything that encourages We hope that the books
something to happen, develop, will provide a stimulus for
or improve discussion.
symbol noun /ˈsɪmb(ə)l/ a picture or shape used to A crescent moon was the
represent something symbol of the old Ottoman
Empire.
trait noun /treɪt/ a particular quality in I get many of my personality
someone’s character traits from my mother.
unconventional adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃən(ə)l/ different from what most He is known for his
people consider to be usual or unconventional approach to
normal film-making.

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Useful Expressions
Expression Topic / Category Sample Sentence
It would be interesting to find out … Indirect questions It would be interesting to find out where
they have sand sculpture exhibits.
It would be nice to know … Indirect questions It would be nice to know whether
there is any non-permanent art in our
community.
It’s difficult to know … Indirect questions It’s difficult to know if there have always
been forms of non-permanent art.
It’s easy to see why … Indirect questions It’s easy to see why non-permanent art
is so popular.
It’s hard for me to understand … Indirect questions It’s hard for me to understand what
abstract art symbolizes.
It’s important for us to consider … Indirect questions It’s important for us to consider what the
world was like when abstract art began.

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