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Topic: Art

unwatchable

IPA: /ʌnˈwɒtʃəbl/

KK: /ʌnˈwɑːtʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is so bad or uninteresting that you cannot watch it.

Example: The movie was so poorly made that it was completely unwatchable.

unwritten

IPA: /ʌnˈrɪtən/

KK: /ʌnˈrɪtən/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not documented or recorded in writing, often based on tradition or custom.

Example: They followed an unwritten rule that everyone should help each other.

upstage

IPA: /ˈʌpˌsteɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈʌpˌsteɪdʒ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the back part of a stage in a theater, or describing someone who is haughty or aloof.

Example: The actor stood upstage, making it hard for the audience to see him clearly.

adverb

Definition: In a direction toward the back of a stage or away from the audience in a theater setting.

Example: The actor moved upstage to give his co-star more space to perform.

noun

Definition: The area at the back of a stage that is farthest from the audience.

Example: The actors moved upstage to create more space for the scene.

transitive verb

Definition: To draw attention away from someone else, especially in a performance, by positioning oneself in a way that makes the other person less noticeable.

Example: During the play, she tried to upstage her co-star by speaking louder and moving around more.

upstager

IPA: /ˈʌpˌsteɪdʒər/

KK: /ˈʌpˌsteɪdʒər/

noun

Definition: A person, often an actor, who tries to attract attention to themselves, often at the expense of others, especially in a performance or social situation.

Example: During the play, she became the upstager, drawing all the audience's attention away from her fellow actors.

urn

IPA: /ɜrn/

KK: /ɜrn/

noun

Definition: A container, often shaped like a vase, used for holding liquids or for decorative purposes, sometimes used to store ashes after cremation.

Example: The family placed the urn on the mantelpiece to honor their loved one.

urnlike

IPA: /ˈɜrnlaɪk/

KK: /ˈɜrnˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to that of an urn, which is a container often used for holding ashes or decorative purposes.

Example: The garden featured several urnlike sculptures that added elegance to the landscape.

urtext

IPA: /ˈɜːrˌtɛkst/

KK: /ˈɜrˌtɛkst/

noun

Definition: The original version of a text, such as a musical score or a literary work, from which later versions are derived.

Example: The composer referred to the urtext to ensure the performance was true to the original intentions.

valediction

IPA: /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

KK: /væləˈdɪkʃən/

noun

Definition: A speech or statement that is given to say goodbye, often at the end of a formal event or letter.

Example: The valediction at the graduation ceremony moved everyone to tears.

vamp

IPA: /væmp/

KK: /væmp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create or play a simple musical accompaniment or variation, often in a repetitive manner.

Example: The pianist decided to vamp while the singer took a moment to catch her breath.

noun

Definition: A woman who uses her charm and attractiveness to manipulate men, or the upper part of a shoe that covers the instep.

Example: She played the role of a vamp in the movie, captivating everyone with her allure.

transitive verb

Definition: To create or improvise a musical accompaniment, often for a solo performance, or to refurbish something old. It can also mean to fabricate or put together something, especially in a creative way.

Example: The musician decided to vamp the song by adding a new melody to the original tune.

vampire

IPA: /ˈvæmˌpaɪər/

KK: /ˈvæmˌpaɪər/

noun

Definition: A mythical creature that is said to rise from the dead at night and drink the blood of living people.

Example: In the story, the vampire lurked in the shadows, waiting for its next victim.

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