The Guitar

Words in Use (Lesson 8)

• exaggerate
• amateur
• mediocre
• variety
• valid
• survive
• weird
• prominent
• security
• bulky
• reluctant
• obvious

Read the following passage to see how the new words are used in it.

The Guitar
It is impossible to exaggerate the popularity* of the guitar. One out of every four amateur musicians in the United States plays the guitar. Even a mediocre player can produce a variety of music with this unique* instrument. Trying to find valid reasons for the guitar's ability to survive through the years isn’t hard. One weird theory* by a prominent mus1c1an states that guitarists find security hiding behind the bulky instrument. But most people are reluctant to accept this idea because there are more obvious reasons for playing a guitar. It can be carried anywhere, it is inexpensive* to buy, and only a few lessons are required to learn to play it well.