Globalization

Nouns Adjectives Verbs

rate of development enable
social networking benefit sb.
Participant set up web site
web link
impact
intercultural (verbal /
nonverbal) communication homogenious tend
cross-cultural interaction bilingual interact
mainstream culture heritage homesick alienate
(mental) isolation frustrated convey
country of origin self-conscious fall apart
racial minority alien modify
ethnocentrism eccentric misinterpret
stereotype deviant reinforce
prejudice weird dominate
preconception queer long
conversational distance be immersed in
body language initiate a conversation
props jeopardize
cues precipitate
honeymoon period vacillate
culture shock
initial adjustment
assimilation
festival
festivity
ceremony commemorate
mother tongue pick up language
accent come across
slang put sb. off

Verbs: gestures (C. Adv.)

blink shrug ( shoulders)

sigh clench (a first, teeth)
sniff wrinkle ( a nose, brow)
wag (a finger) beckon
nod (a head) clap (hands)
shake (a head, fist) scratch one’s head
index (a finger) stand with arms akimbo
knit (a brow) pucker (lips)
frown ; wink (an eye)
bend over curve
bow (sit) stiffly
cross (your arms/legs) stretch
curtsey wave (your arms/hand)
drag (v) (stand) erect
wiggle (your hips) be pulled in two/both directions

fold (your arms) bow to (your) judgementhunch (your shoulders)

incline (your head) drag
kneel be flat on (your) back
lounge (v) hug (your) knees
point (a finger) on (your) hands and knees
pull push someone too far
push reach an agreement
raise (your hand/arm) reach for the stars/moon
reach (v) with (your) head in (your) hands
slouch (v)

ETHICAL VALUES

1. Values
adherent, fanatic, bigot, radical, credible, credulous, gullible
reactionary to assume, assumption
consciousness, freedom of conscience give the benefit of the doubt
experience to ascribe/ attribute
to assume/ assumption
morality virtuous
virtue humble
fidelity
generosity
dedication
patience
self-denial
forgiveness
modesty
humiliation
fortitude
dignity
courage
kindness
moderation
prudence
tolerance
2. Religions of the World
divine, divinity to preach, preacher
atheism, monotheism, polytheism sermon, service
theology, theologian, -cal

prophet, prophecy, prophetic to pray, prayer, to pray to

smb. for smth., say a prayer
doctrine, creed, credo to heal, healer
savior, redeemer, to redeem
heaven, paradise, hell, purgatory to reveal, revelation
resurrection, rebirth to worship
rite, ritual, festival to fast, fasting
missionary to sacrifice
soul, salvation to commemorate
sin, sinful, sinner to convert, to baptise
punishment, apocalypse pious / religious
pagan, heretic, to absolve sins
devil, devilish, demon, demonic eternal, eternity
temptation, to tempt to confess, confession
saint, martyr to baptize, to christen
confession, repentance to convert
disciple
synagogue, temple, shrine, chapel,
church, cathedral, monastery, mosque
Buddhism
Hinduism
reincarnation, nirvana, karmah
Koran, sura, imam
Mohammed, Muhammad, Mecca religious, secular
Islam, Allah, Muslim sacred, holy, spiritual
Judaism, Jerusalem, commandments
Moses, exodus
Hebrew, Torah, Talmud
rabbi
Christianity, pope, vicar, priest, monk, Christian
nun
Bethlehem, Messiah, the Magi Catholic, Orthodox,
Protestant
clergyman, the clergy
3. The Occult
magician, magical power to tell the future
fortune teller to foretell
to tell smb’s fortune to haunt
prediction
chiromancy
auspicious day
ghost, spirit
astrology, astrologer

ART

PAINTING
contemporary art movement
modern Old Masters
post-modern up-and-coming artist
ancient message
classical installation
popular (pop art) to communicate a message
to reflect life
Schools of art: to live up to expectations
classical connoisseur
renaissance have an arty eye
pre-Raphaelite
romantic The range of colours:
impressionist warm/cold
realist primary/secondary
surrealist saturated/unsaturated
abstract clear/dark
cubist dark/light/bright/dull
pop art

accomplished
enchanting
evocative
exquisite
inventive
intriguing
provocative
potent
remarkable
vivid the vibrant use of colours
mesmerizing
iconic
primitive
mediocre
disproportionate

draw, drawing, genre

oil / oil-painting portrait
watercolour (a type of paint and a picture) self-portrait
gouache (a type of paint and a picture) battle-scene
acrylics (a type of paint) landscape
frame still life
canvas marine
paints seascape
paint-box abstract painting
paintbrush wall painting
easel mural
palette graffiti
etching
tint print
technique engraving
mode of expression fresco
use technique of (fresco) composition
use watery paint background/ in the background
sketch foreground/in the foreground
detail
sketch the drawing brush-stroke

SCULPTURE
sculptor tangible
sculpture visual sensibility
sculpture in the round tactile sensibility
sculpture in the relief
statue, bust model (clay)
clay carve (wood)
varnish engrave (wood / ivory / stone)
marble cast (metals)
granite assemble
limestone mould

ARCHITECTURE
Victorian/ Georgian/ Roman/ Gothic architecture capture the atmosphere
Art Deco embody the spirit of
architect pleasing geometrical forms
project
design monumental
celebrity landmark magnificent
eyesore derelict
structure imposing
construction elegant
mansion impressive
façade innovative
 foundations ancient
porch contemporary
arch run-down
dome graceful
column classical
tower dilapidated
construct well-designed
demolish energy-efficient
design high-tech
rebuild high-rise/low-rise
maintain
restore

lay/provide the foundation(s) for something

shake/rock the foundations of something
be (like) banging your head against a brick wall

THEATRE
NOUNS
stalls (Br. E.) company
pit/orchestra pit attendant repertory company
dress-circle ticket sharks touring company
upper circle playwright
box producer amateur
balcony drama teacher (dress) rehearsal
gallery make-up man new production
promenade (Am. E) stagehand stage direction
aisle understudy stage impersonation
wings prompter first night
scenes minor role box office winner
curtains curtain calls
backstage walk-on part standing ovation
prompt-box leading role 1-st appearance
footlights title role comedian
dressing-room programme comic actor
foyer interval character actor
cloak-room matinee typecast
entr'acte / intermission props / scenery
booking office perfomance script
VERBS
to stage to stage well to be a failure
to quit the stage this play doesn't stage well
ADJECTIVES
overrated hackneyed impenetrable

disjoined far-fetched risqué

gripping harrowing moving
memorable understated

CINEMA
producer 1st showing subtitles
director 1st night set-up
director of photography 9:30 show sound track
scriptwriter newsreel title
crew documentary storyline, plot
editing, cutting feature film screenplay, script
cameraman screen version review
sets designer soap opera dub a film
costume designer series, sequel shoot a film
cast action film play the lead
star, lead thriller release a film
leading actor/actress musical steal / dominate the show
supporting actor/actress (TV) commercial be set on ... location
extras cartoon be on (the air)
stuntman (stunt) costume drama the film is showing in
camerawork romantic comedy star
shooting location cult movie
setting, sets