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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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impressionist

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

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conceptual art

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

Ex: The gallery's new exhibit features innovative conceptual art. 
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performance art

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

Ex: He used performance art to address social and political issues. 
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installation art

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

Ex: The museum's new exhibition features stunning installation art pieces. 
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clever
clever
[Adjective]

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

Ex: The clever detective quickly solved the mystery using his sharp wit and deductive reasoning. 
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

Ex: The teacher recognized him as a bright student with a natural curiosity for learning. 
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boring
boring
[Adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: She finds doing the laundry a boring task. 
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dull
dull
[Adjective]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

Ex: The dull presentation failed to engage the audience. 
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knowledgeable
knowledgeable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The librarian was knowledgeable about a wide range of literary genres and authors. 
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ignorant
ignorant
[Adjective]

lacking sophistication, worldly experience, or social refinement

Ex: The ignorant traveler offended the locals by ignoring customs. 
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highbrow
highbrow
[Adjective]

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

Ex: The film festival attracted a highbrow audience eager for independent films. 
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primitive
primitive
[Adjective]

basic and simple, lacking modern features or advancements

Ex: The primitive tools, consisting of simple stone implements, were used by early humans for hunting and gathering. 
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intriguing
intriguing
[Adjective]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

Ex: The old book contained intriguing symbols and cryptic messages, sparking the reader's curiosity. 
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enchanting
enchanting
[Adjective]

having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

Ex: The garden was filled with enchanting flowers, their colors and fragrance creating a magical atmosphere. 
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impenetrable
impenetrable
[Adjective]

extremely difficult to fully comprehend

Ex: The professor's lectures on quantum mechanics were so impenetrable that most students struggled to grasp the concepts. 
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provocative
provocative
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The provocative artwork sparked heated debates about freedom of expression. 
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whimsical
whimsical
[Adjective]

driven by impulses and desires rather than logical necessity or reasoning

Ex: His whimsical decision to take a spontaneous trip surprised everyone. 
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evocative
evocative
[Adjective]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

Ex: The evocative scent of freshly baked bread reminded him of his childhood. 
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to [hit] the nail on the head

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

Ex: 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. 
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to swallow

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

Ex: He swallowed the excuse without questioning its truth. 
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to [get|start] off on the wrong foot

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

Ex: We got off on the wrong foot, but we became good friends later. 
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the wrong horse

a side that is likely to lose or fail

Ex: I truly believed our candidate would win this election, but it looks like I bet on the wrong horse. 
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to [bark] up the wrong tree

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

Ex: If you think I caused the delay, you're barking up the wrong tree. 
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motif
motif
[noun]

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: The dress was adorned with a floral motif that gave it a vintage charm. 
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medium
medium
[noun]

the material or substance used by the artist to create the artwork, such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, etc.

Ex: The artist chose acrylic as the medium for its quick drying time and vibrant colors. 
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perspective

the way objects or elements appear in relation to each other, influenced by their distance from the observer

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

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 framed the silhouette of her daughter playing in the park, the simplicity of the outline capturing the essence of childhood joy. 
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tone
tone
[noun]

the quality or character of speech, writing, or behavior that reflects the speaker's or writer's attitude

Ex: The essay's tone was formal and authoritative. 
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theme
theme
[noun]

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

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genre
genre
[noun]

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

Ex: Impressionism is a genre of painting known for its focus on light and color. 
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brush
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
canvas
[noun]

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

Ex: 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. 
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wide (of|off) the mark

far from the correct or expected result

Ex: His estimate was wide of the mark by several thousand dollars. 
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