Unit 7 - 7A

a painter, musician or writer who follows the principles of impressionism

art in which the concept presented is considered as the most important part not the form or appearance

The gallery's new exhibit features innovative conceptual art.

a modern type of art in which the artist and the audience are engaged in dramatic performance, often with political or social themes

He used performance art to address social and political issues.

a form of modern art that consists of mixed-media assemblages, designed for a specific place and time period

The museum's new exhibition features stunning installation art pieces.

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

The clever detective quickly solved the mystery using his sharp wit and deductive reasoning.

emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light

The bright sun shone down on the beach, warming the sand.

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

The long lecture bored the students.

not reflecting or emitting much light

The dull glow of the candle barely lit the room.

having a lot of information or expertise in a particular subject or field

The librarian was knowledgeable about a wide range of literary genres and authors.

lacking sophistication, worldly experience, or social refinement

Her ignorant comments about the topic revealed her lack of understanding and research.

a person of intellectual or erudite tastes

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

The cave paintings depict the life of primitive man.

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

The mystery novel intrigued her with its twists and turns.

to strongly attract someone and make them interested and excited

The charming streets of the old town enchanted tourists, inviting them to explore its hidden treasures.

not capable of being entered, pierced, or passed through

The thick fog made the forest impenetrable, obscuring visibility.

causing strong reactions or discussions by presenting controversial or thought-provoking ideas

The provocative artwork sparked heated debates about freedom of expression.

driven by impulses and desires rather than logical necessity or reasoning

His whimsical decision to take a spontaneous trip surprised everyone.

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

The evocative scent of freshly baked bread reminded him of his childhood.

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

The coach analyzed my form and said I was holding the racket too tight - he really hit the nail on the head with that observation.

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

It's important to chew your food well before you swallow.

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

They got off on the wrong foot after a misunderstanding.

a side that is likely to lose or fail

I truly believed our candidate would win this election, but it looks like I bet on the wrong horse.

to make a wrong decision about how to achieve or deal with something

If you think I can help you with that, you're barking up the wrong tree - I have no expertise in that area.

a decorative element or design that is added to clothing or fabric, serving to enhance its appearance or convey a particular style or theme

The dress was adorned with a floral motif that gave it a vintage charm.

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

They ordered a medium pizza to share among the group, neither too big nor too small.

the technique of representing a two-dimensional object in a way that gives the right impression of distance by drawing objects and people that are farther in a smaller size

The artist used perspective to make the road appear to stretch into the distance.

a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through

The artist's palette was covered in a colorful array of oil paints, each hue carefully mixed to capture the essence of the sunset.

a drawing that depicts the outline of someone or something that is in a single black color and against a light background, often from the side

She framed the silhouette of her daughter playing in the park, the simplicity of the outline capturing the essence of childhood joy.

a subtle variation in the quality or shade of a color

The artist mixed two tones of blue.

to give a specific setting to an event, place, etc.

The cafe decided to theme its weekend brunch events with a vintage vibe, including retro music and decor.

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

Impressionism is a genre of painting known for its focus on light and color.

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

I usually use a brush with natural bristles to distribute oils in my hair.

a piece of cloth that artists paint on, especially with oil paints

The artist stretched a large piece of canvas across a wooden frame, preparing it for an ambitious oil painting that would capture the beauty of the sunset.

far from the correct or expected result

His estimate was wide off the mark, and the project ended up costing much more than he predicted.