English For Music Students

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

Unit 9. Musical Instruments (1)


I. Word List


a. General Words


Aperture /"ap@tS(U)@/ (n)
an opening, hole or cleft



  • We entered the cave through a narrow aperture.


Assortment /@"sO:tm(@)nt/ (n)
variety; range; miscellaneous collection



  • You can choose from a wide assortment of options.


Bore /bO:/ (n, v)
the hollow part inside a tube; make a hole in
something; hollow out



  • He bored a hole through a wooden plank with an auger.


Bulky /"bVlki/ (adj)
large; huge



  • Bulky packages might cost more to mail.


Enthusiast /In"Tju:zIast/ (n)
fan; devotee



  • Skiing enthusiasts can't wait for the first snowfall of the season.


Facilitate /f@"sIlIteIt/ (v)
make easy or easier; help



  • Cutting taxes may facilitate economic recovery.


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