Arts & Humanities Vocabulary
Vocabulary words related to arts & humanities that appear on standardized tests including GRE, SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS.
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A type of secular vocal music composition, typically polyphonic and unaccompanied, popular during th...
The composition or structure of something; also refers to cosmetics applied to the face.
A handwritten or typed document, especially one submitted for publication.
A hard, polished stone often used in sculpture and architecture; also a small glass ball used in chi...
Relating to the Middle Ages, roughly the 5th to the late 15th century; often implying outdated or pr...
A means by which something is communicated or expressed, such as paint or television; also, somethin...
A person who begs for a living; a beggar.
Appearing attractive but having no real value; gaudy or deceptive.
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally ap...
Relating to a division of philosophy that explores the nature of existence and reality.
A fragment of a meteoroid that survives its journey through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.
Relating to or resembling imitation, especially of natural forms or behaviors.
A deep, wide ditch around a castle, often filled with water for defense.
Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
A picture or pattern made from small colored tiles or pieces; also, a diverse mixture of elements.
A recurring theme, subject, or design element in art, literature, or music.
Taking many forms or shapes; existing in a variety of forms.
A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular culture or religion. It can also ref...
A spoken or written account of events; a story.
Relating to sailors, ships, or navigation.
Relating to a revival of classical styles or principles, especially in art, architecture, or literat...
A person who believes that life is meaningless and that all traditional values should be rejected.
New or unusual in an interesting way; a long work of fiction.
(Of a young woman) sexually attractive and marriageable; reaching the age when one is suitable for m...
The state of being naked, especially in a public or artistic context.
In classical mythology, a minor nature goddess often associated with forests, springs, or rivers; al...
A thing that can be seen or touched; also, to express disapproval or disagreement.
Not clearly expressed or easily understood; hidden or unknown.
The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or difficult to understand.
Involving mysterious or supernatural powers or phenomena beyond scientific understanding.
Knowing everything; having unlimited knowledge.
A dramatic work combining text (libretto) and music, performed by singers and musicians in costume.
A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, typically including strings, wo...
Existing from the beginning; not derived from something else; also refers to something innovative or...
An introductory movement in a musical composition; a preliminary proposal or gesture.
A song or poem of praise or triumph.
A lavish show, processional drama, or beauty contest.
The art or practice of applying paint to a surface to create a picture or design.
A small printed booklet or leaflet, often on a single subject.
A work of art, music, or literature composed of模仿 various styles or borrowed elements.
Relating to country life, shepherds, or the clergy; often idyllic or peaceful in tone.
A quality that evokes pity or sadness, often used in literature or art to stir emotions.
A base or support on which a statue, column, or other object is mounted.
A highly infectious and devastating disease; a plague.
Relating to an orchestra that specializes in classical or serious music.
A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts; uncultured.
The study of language and literature, especially historical and comparative aspects.
The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and more.
A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.
A theater with a domed ceiling used to simulate and display celestial phenomena.
A flat dish, typically circular and made of ceramic, used for serving food.
A person who writes plays for theater.
Easily bent or shaped; also, open to influence.
A plan, often secret, to achieve something, usually harmful; also, the storyline of a narrative.
Popped corn kernels, typically eaten as a snack, often salted or buttered.
A hard, white, translucent ceramic material made by baking refined clay, often used for tableware or...
An omen or sign, especially of something momentous or threatening.
A painted, photographed, or sculpted representation of a person.
An artist who specializes in painting or drawing portraits.
To present or place in a particular position, often for artistic or deceptive purposes; also, a ques...