1. Lesson 10: “The Arts”

2. Aesthetic Part of speech: Noun; Adjective Definition:
The standard of artistic beauty
Referring to artistic beauty or the appreciation of good taste
Example:
The art community’s aesthetics change drastically over time.

3. Aesthetic

4. Artisan Part of Speech: Noun Definition:
A craftsperson; a skilled manual laborer
Example:
The rug maker was proud of being an artisan.

5. Artisan

6. Audition Part of Speech: Noun Definition:
A tryout; a short performance given to try out for a part in a show
Example:
The young actor was nervous before his audition.

7. Audition

8. Ceramics Part of Speech: Noun Definition:
Objects made from clay or other combinations of minerals baked at high temperature
Example:
The large ceramic vase was filled with dry branches.

9. Ceramics

10. Encore Part of speech: Noun Definition:
An additional performance demanded by an audience immediately after a program
Example:
The singer bowed to the applause and performed an encore of two songs.

11. Encore

12. Medley Part of Speech: Noun Definition:
A group of excerpts from musical pieces blended into one longer number
Example:
A banjo player performed a medley of country tunes.

13. Medley

14. Mural Part of Speech: Noun Definition:
A large image on a wall or ceiling
Example:
Diego Rivera painted large murals in many of Mexico City’s public buildings.

15. Mural

16. Ornate Part of Speech: Adjective Definition:
Heavily and often excessively decorated
Example:
The ornateness of the holiday display was matched only by the electric bill it generated.

17. Ornate

18. Palette Part of Speech: Adjective Definition:
A thin board on which an artist mixes paint of different colors
The range of colors used in a painting or by an artist
Example:
The artist mixed the yellow and red paint on his palette.

19. Palette

20. Pantomime Part of Speech: Noun; Verb Definition:
Acting that uses gestures and facial expressions
To express without express speaking
Example:
I pantomimed the word two by holding up two fingers.

21. Pantomime

22. Lesson 10 Word List Encore Mural Ornate Palette Audition Pantomime
Medley
Artisan
Ceramics
Aesthetic