Top Notch 2B - Unit 8 - Preview

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - Preview in the Top Notch 2B coursebook, such as "jewelry", "sculpture", "thought-provoking", etc.

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kind [noun]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: The festival attracts people of different kinds , all celebrating together .

art [noun]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

Ex: Her art of sculpting allows her to express her deepest emotions .

drawing [noun]

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

Ex: The architect presented a detailed drawing of the building 's floor plan to the client .

jewelry [noun]

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

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fashion [noun]

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

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sculpture [noun]

the art of shaping and engraving clay, stone, etc. to create artistic objects or figures

Ex: The museum has a section dedicated to the history of sculpture .

pottery [noun]

the skill or activity of making dishes, pots, etc. using clay

Ex: His pottery workshop produces unique vases and sculptures .

painting [noun]

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

Ex: Painting requires a balance of creativity and technical skill .

photography [noun]

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

Ex: He specializes in wildlife photography and travels often .

beautiful [adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party .

exciting [adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky .

fascinating [adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork make it fascinating to study .

relaxing [adjective]

helping our body or mind rest

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thought-provoking [adjective]

causing one to seriously think about a certain subject or to consider it

Ex: The novel 's thought-provoking themes of identity and self-discovery resonated deeply with readers .

awful [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: The movie was awful , so we left the theater early .

boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .

weird [adjective]

strange in a way that is difficult to understand

Ex: She 's a little weird , always wearing mismatched socks on purpose .

silly [adjective]

showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

Ex: The kids were being silly , running around the playground and laughing .

depressing [adjective]

making one feel sad and hopeless

Ex: The depressing sight of abandoned buildings in the city painted a bleak picture of urban decay .

feminine [adjective]

related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with women

Ex: Jack appreciated Emily 's feminine sensitivity and empathy during their conversation .

masculine [adjective]

related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with men

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unusual [adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The concert started at an unusual time , late in the afternoon .

practical [adjective]

focused on actions and real-life use, rather than on just ideas or theories

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interesting [adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars .

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