This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on Art & Culture. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
touch of irony
There was a certain ____ in the situation.
have a change of heart
She seemed to ____ at the last minute.
natural talent
She has a real ____ for music.
fertile imagination
The writer has a highly ____.
throw a party
The friends decided to ____ for her birthday.
with a light heart
She left the meeting ____.
startling originality
The design showed real ____.
get itchy feet
After two years in the same job he started to ____.
immense asset
Her experience is an ____ to the department.
small quantity
The factory produces only a ____ of goods.
opening gambit
The negotiator used a clever ____ to start the talks.
impart wisdom
The old man loved to ____ to the younger generation.
lack of judgement
His actions showed a complete ____.
restore to its former glory
The old theatre was beautifully ____.
words of wisdom
The book is full of ____.
novel solution
The team came up with a truly ____.
novelty value
The gadget has lost its ____.
error of judgement
The decision was later described as an ____.
booming voice
The speaker had a ____ that filled the hall.
muffled voice
We could hear a ____ from the next room.
novelty value
The gadget has lost its ____.
make enemies
His direct style tends to ____.
lose your voice
The singer was afraid she might ____ before the concert.
heart leaps
Her ____ when she heard the good news.
coin a phrase
The writer managed to ____ that became famous.
warm smile
The host greeted everyone with a ____.
reveal a talent
The competition helped ____ in the young singer.
bygone era
The museum displays artefacts from a ____.
accomplished actor
She is widely regarded as a highly ____ on both stage and screen.
disband an army
The government decided to ____ after the conflict.
cast in the role of
The actor was ____ the hero.
fashion victim
She was described as a typical ____.
literature review
The thesis begins with a thorough ____.
warm smile
The host greeted everyone with a ____.
joint effort
The success was the result of a ____.
experience a decline
Sales continue to ____ this quarter.
send out a search party
The authorities decided to ____ immediately.
touch of sadness
There was a slight ____ in her voice.
enter into a discussion
Both parties agreed to ____.
significant quantity (of)
The factory produces a ____ of goods each month.
evoke an atmosphere
The old photos managed to ____ of the past.
create an effect
The lighting was chosen to ____ of mystery.
lose your voice
The singer was afraid she might ____ before the concert.
heap praise on
The critics decided to ____ the new film.
hold someone's attention
The speaker managed to ____ for the full hour.
play brilliantly
The pianist managed to ____.
minimise danger
The new rules help to ____.
have a whale of a time
Everyone seemed to ____ at the party.
all-star cast
The film features an ____.
what's in fashion
It is hard to keep up with ____ these days.