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English File - Advanced - Lesson 7B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 7B in the English File Advanced coursebook, such as "monument", "installation", "figurative", etc.

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sculpture
[noun]

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

Ex: The museum displayed an ancient marble sculpture of a Greek goddess .
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the act of setting up or establishing a system, equipment, or machinery for use

Ex: The installation of the security system was finished ahead of schedule .
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statue
[noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The ancient civilization erected towering statues of gods and goddesses to honor their deities and assert their power .
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monument
[noun]

a place or building that is historically important

Ex: The Taj Mahal is a stunning monument built in memory of Emperor Shah Jahan ’s beloved wife , Mumtaz Mahal .
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abstract
[Adjective]

existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

Ex: Love is an abstract concept that can not be touched .
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figurative
[Adjective]

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

Ex: Understanding the figurative meaning of the idiom requires knowledge of cultural context .
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landscape
[noun]

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

Ex: The sunflower fields created a vibrant landscape.
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a painting or drawing, representing objects that do not move, such as flowers, glassware, etc.

Ex: The photographer arranged seashells and driftwood for a still life photo shoot , creating a tranquil and naturalistic composition .
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portrait
[noun]

a drawing, photograph, or painting of a person, particularly of their face and shoulders

Ex: The museum displayed an array of historical portraits from different eras .
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a painting of a person that is created by the same person

Ex: The self-portrait captured not only his likeness but also his passion for art .
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drawing
[noun]

a picture that was made using pens, pencils, or crayons instead of paint

Ex: Drawing requires a good understanding of perspective and shading .
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a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier

Ex: The magazine article featured an illustration of the new technology .
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poster
[noun]

a large printed picture or notice, typically used for advertising or decoration

Ex: The school principal announced a contest for students to design a poster promoting kindness , with the winning entry to be displayed in the hallways .
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painting
[noun]

a picture created by paint

Ex: This painting captures the beauty of the night sky filled with stars .
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canvas
[noun]

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

Ex: As he stood in front of the blank canvas, the artist felt a rush of inspiration , eager to translate his emotions onto the fabric with each brushstroke .
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frame
[noun]

a border that surrounds a picture, mirror, etc.

Ex: The gallery displayed the artist 's work in minimalist black frames to focus on the art itself .
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occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm arrived out of the blue, catching many people unprepared.
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the illegal purchase and selling of goods in high price, ofen in an unreasonable price

Ex: During the pandemic , the black market for medical supplies skyrocketed , with sellers taking advantage of desperate healthcare providers by charging exorbitant fees for masks and ventilators .
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red tape
[noun]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .
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white lie
[noun]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .
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a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .
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gray area
[noun]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .
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black-and-white
[Adjective]

(of a motion picture, photograph, etc.) showing only black, white, and gray colors

Ex: The artist 's black-and-white sketches conveyed a sense of drama and simplicity .
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anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled with red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .
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