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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

draftsman

IPA: /ˈdræfts.mən/

KK: /ˈdræftsˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who creates detailed drawings or plans, often for buildings or machinery.

Example: The draftsman presented the blueprints for the new office building.

draftsmanship

IPA: //ˈdræftsmənʃɪp//

KK: /ˈdræftsmənˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The skill or art of creating drawings, especially technical drawings or plans.

Example: His draftsmanship was evident in the detailed architectural plans he created.

dramatise

IPA: //ˈdræmətaɪz//

KK: /ˈdræməˌtaɪz/

verb

Definition: To present a story or situation in a dramatic way, often by acting it out or making it more exciting.

Example: The teacher decided to dramatise the historical event to make it more engaging for the students.

dramatist

IPA: /ˈdræməˌtɪst/

KK: /ˈdræmətɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who writes plays for the theater.

Example: The dramatist created a powerful story that captivated the audience.

dramatizable

IPA: /ˈdræməˌtaɪzəbl/

KK: /ˈdræməˌtaɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be turned into a play or performance.

Example: The story is so compelling that it is highly dramatizable for the stage.

dramatize

IPA: /ˈdræmətaɪz/

KK: /ˈdræməˌtaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To express oneself in a dramatic way or to act in a manner that is exaggerated or theatrical.

Example: She tends to dramatize her stories to make them more interesting.

transitive verb

Definition: To change a story or event into a form that can be performed in a play, movie, or show, often making it more exciting or emotional.

Example: The author decided to dramatize her novel for the stage, adding more intense scenes.

dramaturg

IPA: /ˈdræməˌtɜːrɡ/

KK: /dræməˌtɜrg/

noun

Definition: A person who works in theater, helping to develop plays and scripts, often providing research and analysis to support the production.

Example: The dramaturg collaborated with the playwright to refine the script before the premiere.

dramaturge

IPA: /ˈdræməˌtɜrdʒ/

KK: /dræməˌtɜrdʒ/

noun

Definition: A person who writes or adapts plays for the theater.

Example: The dramaturge worked closely with the director to refine the script.

dramaturgic

IPA: //ˌdræməˈtɜrdʒɪk//

KK: /dræməˈtɜrdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the art of writing plays or creating drama for the theater.

Example: The dramaturgic elements of the play were carefully crafted to enhance the emotional impact.

dramaturgical

IPA: //ˌdræməˈtɜːrdʒɪkəl//

KK: /dræməˈtɜrdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the art of dramatic composition and the theory of drama.

Example: The playwright consulted a dramaturgical expert to enhance the depth of the characters in her new play.

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