Arts & Humanities Vocabulary
Vocabulary words related to arts & humanities that appear on standardized tests including GRE, SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS.
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To shorten or remove parts of something, especially a document or writing
Existing in or characterized by a large quantity or amount.
The act of entering or being accepted into something, especially a school, theater, or other place o...
Related to beauty, taste, or artistic appearance.
A story, poem, or painting that uses symbolic characters and events to convey a theme or message
A literary device in which words that are close together in a sentence or phrase start with the same...
To make a passing or indirect reference to something, often without directly mentioning it.
A reference to a person, place, event, or work of art that is made without directly quoting or menti...
amphitheater is a place where people gather to watch events or performances, such as sports, music, ...
an amulet is a charm, talisman, or token believed to offer protection, good luck, or magical powers.
To add notes or explanations to a text, often to clarify or provide context.
Once a year, at regular intervals.
Extremely old-fashioned, obsolete, or from a very remote time, often used to convey a sense of ancie...
A musical composition, often with a specific theme or purpose, to express a sentiment or idea.
A collection of poems, stories, or essays, often compiled for a particular theme or purpose.
The state or quality of being old, especially a period of history or cultural heritage.
The state or condition of a person or thing being exalted or deified, often to a very high status or...
A feeling of gratitude, admiration, or respect, or an expression of this feeling; also, a realizatio...
A typical or original model or representation, especially in art, literature, or mythology.
A solo vocal piece in an opera, typically having a lyrical or expressive quality.
A class of people who have high social status or noble birth, often characterized by wealth and priv...
Someone who renounces worldly pleasures and luxuries, often for spiritual or philosophical reasons.
A shared quality or characteristic that brings two or more things together, and can refer to a group...
A small rock that orbits the Sun, often thought to be leftovers from the formation of our solar syst...
Not believing in the existence of God or a higher power; often used to describe arguments or concept...
A person who writes or composes a work, such as a book, play, or poem.
Related to or based on the life story of a person, often in a memoir, diary, or fiction.
A collection of birds, especially a group kept in captivity, such as a museum or a breeder's facilit...
A simple narrative poem or song that tells a story, often in a sentimental or dramatic way.
A classical dance form based on formal techniques and often performed with music and costumes.
A poet, especially one who composes or recites lyric poetry; traditionally, a professional storytell...
A highly ornate and elaborate style of art, music, or architecture from the 17th century.
The floor of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level.
Something, especially personal property, left to someone in a will.
An offer to pay a specific amount for something, especially in an auction.
A person with an unconventional lifestyle, often involving artistic or literary pursuits.
To remove or modify parts of a text considered vulgar or objectionable, often excessively.
A round, deep dish used for serving or preparing food. It can also refer to the act of rolling a bal...
A solid wall or fortification to defend against attack; also a metaphor for strong protection.
A sculpted representation of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; also means to break or fail.
A rhythmic flow of sound in speech or music; a natural rise and fall in tone.
beautiful or decorative handwriting, often done with special pens or tools.
A body of works generally accepted as genuine or authoritative, especially in literature or religion...
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, often on a religious theme and structured in se...
A major division of a long poem, especially epic poetry.
A strong, coarse cloth used for sails, tents, or as a surface for painting; the surface on which a d...
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires rather than spiritual ones.
A class or division of people or things based on shared characteristics.
Universal in extent; involving all and intended for all; also, relating to the Roman Catholic Church...
Absolute conviction or certainty about something, often philosophical or personal.
A main section of a book or a stage in a person's life.
A small piece of material that has been broken off from a larger object; also, a thin slice of food,...
The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code; courteous behavior, especia...
A repeated section of a song that comes after each verse; also, a group of singers or performers.
A chronicle is a detailed historical account of events in the order in which they occurred, often co...
Chronological means arranged in the order of time, with earlier events coming before later ones.
A creation of lasting excellence or a typical example of a particular style or quality.
Refers to ancient Greek or Roman culture or to traditional music rooted in that tradition.
Relating to or constituting a climax, especially in a narrative or dramatic work.
A genre of entertainment characterized by humor and a cheerful ending.