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Additional Vocabulary Word List
Unit 1
Reading
| collocations | special purpose vocabulary | idioms | phrasal verbs | word building |
| be complimentary (about sth) be introduced to sb tour the globe a singular item surreal spin of sth play a dome a lost time in a sense a big difference time travel make a career out of sth emerge out of the ashes not a bad deal/a good deal be restricted to echo to sth sing along to every word be accompanied by spot the difference highly trained close study do sb’s tribute do a cover give an impression of sth/sb expect from sth/sb appeal for calm take to the stage to music steaming crowd on the dance floor things get warm at a club play a bar | imitator franchise tour the globe version genre cabaret authenticity play a dome impersonate musical failed + any type of performance twang ersatz copycat genuine facsimile music listing pop faker diehard fan soundalike echo to sth sing along to every word original perfect sth debut album do sb’s tribute do a cover gig give an impression of sth/sb tribute band rock outfit feature sth/sb set noun take to the stage to music on the dance floor at a club play a bar live band | at a time at one’s peak by no means to the point that/where, etc. in short | take sth out of sth hail back to go along check out be into sth hold back go down (a storm) chill out | unpretentious authenticity impersonate snobbery explosive |
| academic general purpose vocabulary | informal vocabulary | grammar | words/clichés for writing | words/clichés for speaking |
| snobbery veer towards sth pretend snapshot trace sb/sth broadcast verb annual splendid spread noun phenomenon explosive dozen | be stuffed with sth lad hurl oneself around | rather than + gerund given that (conjunction) there’s no + gerund to the point that/where, etc. send sth flying | in a sense given that in short to the point that/where, etc by no means | in a sense given that in short to the point that/where, etc by no means |
Use of English
| collocations | special purpose vocabulary | idioms | word building | |
| pay for sth generate interest in sb make sth available loss of income potential income be offset by sth increased exposure on the Internet hard copy musical talent modest amount invest in digital equipment comparable quality to sth unthinkable idea decade + see revolution in sth home recording establish a reputation as a result distribute freely via the Internet download a song forward a file record label music business top of the charts go straight debut single big story tube station receive a standing ovation be actively engaged in sth in a station basic bill give a performance | music world have an involvement with sth be in negotiations for sth a recording contract for a living make an appearance on the streets penny whistle play a harp have responsibility for sb follow one’s dream release a CD read music fluently respectable career clear voice powerful voice soprano voice opera house formal training pay one’s bills full-time student … degree student play regularly at a station pitch determined departure from sth standard approach to sth make an impression (on sb) positive impression street musician intriguing personal background production of the show licensed busking take part in sth sponsored scheme professional musician music documentary | word of mouth home recording digital equipment record label be discovered chart debut single file sharing receive a standing ovation penny whistle play a harp audition clear voice soprano opera house agent street musician busker | in effect in other words by means of sth on one’s own make it far from make one’s way have one’s hands full in one’s own right | innovator inspirational inspiring performer musician exposure unthinkable comparable respectable |
| academic general purpose vocabulary | grammar | words/clichés for writing | words/clichés for speaking | phrasal verbs |
| demonstrate reason verb surely ordinary power be spotted determination accountant struggle verb boast sth showcase | be worth + gerund/noun become possible for sb + inf far from sth/gerund turn out + inf lead sb to + gerund despite + gerund | in effect as a result surely in other words by means of sth eventually | in effect as a result surely in other words by means of sth eventually | give sth away go through sth |
Listening
| collocations | special purpose vocabulary | idioms | phrasal verbs | word building |
| get a good reception from sb promote an album cover of a song hold notes lead singer be faithful to sth/sb have some edge recording studio on stage be interested in come from outside focus the mind work on one’s computer have music on cover up sth background music wait in a queue fill one’s life have a go hands-on action 3000-seater auditorium get close to sth make a hand-built instrument big-name manufacturer trade show at a show miss an event take up an instrument (a hobby) | standard (=popular song) lyrics recording studio lead singer hold notes promote an album cover of a song get a good reception from sb on stage have music on background music tinkle away version piece of music for pleasure hands-on action 3000-seater auditorium amplifier make a hand-built instrument at a show miss an event take up an instrument (a hobby) | after all be tried and tested/trusted apart from out of this world couldn’t be more wrong have one’s place on top of that not to mention to one’s mind | go for sth pop in walk round fill sb in on sth | amplifier reception manufacturer subtlety necessarily |
| academic general purpose vocabulary | informal vocabulary | grammar | words/clichés for writing | words/clichés for speaking |
| suppose subtlety be disappointed distracting apparently certain | cringe rubbish | be as good every bit be meant to be + noun/adj/adv there’s no need to be shy sound great no matter how/what, etc. have a go happy for sb to do sth any chance of sth | to one’s mind not necessarily not to mention | That’s true. to one’s mind not necessarily give sb a few more details about sth not to mention basically sb is here to tell next up on the programme |
Unit 7
Reading pp. 82-84
a work of art
artistic aspect
technical aspect
session
work properly
non-specialist
try out
interact
give sb a break from sth
intense concentration
put forward
put forward a theory
have effect (on)
form of entertainment
artistic value
learn from sb/sth
be commercially driven
computer games industry
film industry
have yet + inf
achieve a high status
compare sb to sb
employ a style
gain respect
film enthusiast
introduce a way of + ing
pioneer sth
shifting perspective
in nature
essentially
interactive
present an idea
sophisticated
the end user
measure value
complexity
set a goal
to some degree
to some extent
realize sb’s vision
reveal + that
reservation
bloke
sit at one’s computer
twiddle with sth
glorious
computer-generated
landscape
splash sth across the screen
scruffy
be intent on sth
emanate from sth
colony
mouse click
keyboard tap
steady hum
be animated by sth
brainiac
flaw
if sb is to be believed
entertainment provider
be engaged in sth
surpass sth
abracadabra
synthesis
produce sth
transcend sth
thesis
innocuous
controversial assertion
storyline
visuals
valid
feed off sb
with + participle
pilfer sth
take off
the brattier cousin
prediction
surpass
sth and sth combined
increase in revenue
barely
alter sth
public perception
the domain of sb
adolescent
grammar
cliché
a handful of
recognizable style
recognizable for sth
induce/provoke respect
movie buff
pioneer sth
narrative filmmaking
in the early … century
late last/this year
cinematic device
flashback
cross-cutting
central to sth
immersive
coherent
breathtaking
shifting point of view
childlike
even so
influential critic
film critic
banish sth from sth
canon of artforms
elegant
subtle
in response to sth/sb
medium
prevent sth from sth/ing
move beyond sth
craftsmanship
move to the stature of sth
to one’s knowledge
in or out of the field
cite sth
worthy of sth
comparison with
dramatist
filmmaker
novelist
gamer
post a blog reply
feverish reply
condemn sth/sb
explain oneself
admit + that
by one’s nature
the opposite of sth
authorial
founder
co-founder
grand
pretext
constrain sth/sb
a series of sth
do a quest
complete a mission
in sb’s mind
play god
slippery
multi-faceted
static
in support of some/one’s argument
draw parallels between
engrossing
put down (a book)
immersive
creative director
deliver
at a stage
let’s face it
Listening p. 80
insight
be on
arts festival
as many
preparation for sth
around the city
multi-coloured
pop up
unexpected
go mad
art feature
parade
to be precise
host an event
life-size
all manner of sth
be on show
at an indoor/outdoor location
across the city
concept
window dresser
attract customers
exhibit sth
be a success
worldwide
generate interest
raise money for charity
be sponsored by sb
art gallery
travel agency
to name but a few
effectively
install sth
diverse
shopping centre
foyer
football stadium
at an auction sale
proceeds
give sth to charity
at an auction
reach the best price for sth
be gold plated
be covered in sth
be decorated with sth
try and + bare inf
break a record
benefit a charity
keep sb in the best of health
attend a workshop
mosaic
display sth
download a thumbnail
meanwhile
passer-by
stencil sth
in return for sth
large charity
small donation
contribute to sth
Vocabulary 1 p. 81
deny + that
body painting
think of sth
self-expression
as much + sth + as + sth
on canvas
decorate sth
stain sth + colour
bring about sth
good fortune
come across sth
on a special occasion
become increasingly
seek after
go for sth
temporary effect
outrageous
do a decoration
set off on holiday
be away
wear off
Use of English p. 86-90
modest sum
rising star
snap up
snap up a bargain
it looks like
be in for sth
painting school
make money
channel a profit swh
fund for sth
be on the point of –ing
viable project
be a commercial success
fetch a price
be highly sought after
assess sth
be on the market
a complete phenomenon
dash off sth
big sweep
bold sweep
sweep of the brush
compare sth with sth
compare sth to sth
accept sth for an exhibition
watercolour
sell for + money
come from a line of artists
illustrator
less than
be anxious + inf
partly
struggling artist
penniless artist
in sb’s eyes
be spot on
be a natural
have an eye for sth
know instinctively
direct approach
cartoonish figure
establish a market
may well + bare inf
with an eye to the future
primary colour
too simple for sophisticated tastes
there is sth (+adj.) about sth
catch the eye
be surprised at sth
have an effect on sb
be profoundly moved
find sth remarkable
thought-provoking
a return to sth
simplicity
the + personal name + of sth
time will tell
be well worth a look
custom
anomaly
hoard
accumulate
obsession
preoccupation
fascination
indifference
conceal
display
exhibit
present
disincentive
scrutinise
detailed examination
be pronounced a fake
produce art
attract visitors
give a presentation on sth
leisure activity
reach the point where
reduce the number of sth
superfluous
unfashionable
dispose of sth
develop an attachment
build up a collection
memorabilia
urge + inf
continue into + period
adult life
subject
look into sth
obsessive
range from sth to sth
hoard sth
fine art
ordinary people
fascination for sth
lead sb + inf
all manner of sth
pottery
intrinsically
valuable artifact
imaginative
pile of junk
good judgment
when it come to sth/-ing
sell on
undoubtedly
the key to sth
self-taught artist
natural athlete
long + inf
interfere with a plan
cartoonist
pursue one’s interest
oddity
mind + -ing
radio broadcast
risk + -ing
detest + -ing
regret + -ing
holiday highlight
reject
recycle
retain
roomful of sth
clutter
refuse + inf
get rid of sth
look back on sth
article of clothing
nostalgic
art motif
trendy restaurant
make money from sth
fail + inf
develop a collection
miss out on sth
handsome profit
clearout of sth
treasure
remove sth from swh
make a (big) mistake
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