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Insight - Advanced - Unit 7 - 7A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7A in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "motif", "conceptual art", "highbrow", etc.

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

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

Ex: Conceptual art can be controversial due to its unconventional nature .
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a modern type of art in which the artist and the audience are engaged in dramatic performance, often with political or social themes

Ex: The artist 's performance art piece involved a combination of dance and spoken word .
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a form of modern art that consists of mixed-media assemblages, designed for a specific place and time period

Ex: The installation art at the festival drew crowds with its vibrant and dynamic displays .
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clever
[Adjective]

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

Ex: The clever comedian delighted the audience with their witty jokes and clever wordplay .
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bright
[Adjective]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

Ex: She was a bright learner , always eager to dive into new subjects .
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boring
[Adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The TV show was boring, so I switched the channel .
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dull
[Adjective]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

Ex: The dull lecture made it hard for students to stay awake .
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knowledgeable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: As a seasoned traveler , he is knowledgeable about the best places to visit in Europe and can offer valuable tips for navigating foreign cities .
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ignorant
[Adjective]

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject or situation

Ex: Many people are ignorant of the impact their actions have on the environment .
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highbrow
[Adjective]

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

Ex: She prefers highbrow discussions on philosophy over popular media.
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primitive
[Adjective]

basic and simple, lacking modern features or advancements

Ex: The technology they were using seemed primitive by today 's standards .
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intriguing
[Adjective]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

Ex: His peculiar habits and eccentric personality made him an intriguing character to his neighbors .
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enchanting
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having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

Ex: The enchanting melody of the flute echoed through the forest , filling the air with a sense of wonder and joy .
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impenetrable
[Adjective]

extremely difficult to fully comprehend

Ex: The artist 's abstract paintings were so impenetrable that viewers were left to interpret their meaning on their own .
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provocative
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His provoking writing style made readers reflect deeply.
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whimsical
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driven by impulses and desires rather than logical necessity or reasoning

Ex: His whimsical decision to quit his job and travel the world was driven by a desire for freedom .
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evocative
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bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

Ex: The artist 's work was so evocative, it brought forth memories of lost love .
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to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.
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to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

Ex: He ’s always been quick to swallow anything the media tells him .
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to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .
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a side that is likely to lose or fail

Ex: Her career suffered because she backed the wrong horse in the promotion race.
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to make a wrong decision about how to achieve or deal with something

Ex: The critics barking up the wrong tree by questioning the artist 's talent .
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motif
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a decorative element or design that is added to clothing or fabric, serving to enhance its appearance or convey a particular style or theme

Ex: They selected a motif of birds for the new tablecloth design .
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medium
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the material or substance used by the artist to create the artwork, such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, etc.

Ex: The sculptor used clay as the medium to shape and mold their intricate designs .
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the way objects or elements appear in relation to each other, influenced by their distance from the observer

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palette
[noun]

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

Ex: The art student learned how to hold the palette comfortably while practicing color theory and painting techniques in class .
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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

Ex: She used a projector to trace the silhouette drawing of her beloved pet onto a canvas , capturing every detail of its outline .
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tone
[noun]

the general manner or attitude of the author in a literary work

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theme
[noun]

a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

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genre
[noun]

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

Ex: Film noir is a genre known for its dark themes and moody visuals .
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brush
[noun]

an object that consists of stiff hair or a man-made substitute attached to a handle, used for painting

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canvas
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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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far from the correct or expected result

Ex: The prediction about the stock market wide off the mark.
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