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THEME 6 MINI DICTIONARY
issue (n) profound (adj) stardom (n)
a subject or problem that people felt or experienced very strongly the quality of being famous,
are thinking and talking about or in an extreme way especially for being a singer,
The documentary focuses on Dali made profound changes in actor, etc.
important historical issues. his techniques throughout his The designer is close to
career. stardom thanks to her innovative
major (adj) creations.
more important, bigger, or more proximity (n)
serious than others the state of being near or close; subtle (adj)
One of the major themes of nearness not loud, bright, noticeable, or
Edgar Allan Poe is mystery. The proximity of colours creates obvious
a harmonious effect in artwork. The artist used subtle
make up (phr v) brushstrokes to create a
to create something, such as an remarkably (adv) masterpiece.
excuse or a story, often in order in a way that is unusual or
to deceive surprising and causes people to take down (phr v)
The film-makers made up a notice to write something that you are
tech-controlled society in Michelangelo’s sculptures are looking at or listening to
The Matrix. remarkably lifelike and show his Students should take down
mastery. further reading references.
moderate (adj)
neither small nor large in size, replicate (v) take in (phr v)
amount, degree, or strength to make or do something again in to understand completely the
Using moderate filters on a exactly the same way meaning or importance of
photo can enhance its natural Many artists replicated the something
beauty. Scream in their own ways. The book is difficult to take in all
at once; read it again and again.
modify (v) retrieve (v)
to change something slightly to to find and bring back something take off (phr v)
improve it or make it more Archivists retrieve ancient to suddenly start to be successful
acceptable literary texts so literature or popular
Skilful composers often modify scholars can study them. The author’s career took off after
melodies for different emotions. positive reviews in the press.
sarcastic (adj)
perception (n) expressing the opposite of the uniquely (adv)
the way that someone thinks and intended meaning to criticise in a very special or unusual way
feels about something Jonathan Swift used sarcastic Da Vinci was uniquely talented;
The novel offers a fresh language in his works to he could paint with both hands
perspective to change our criticise society. at the same time.
perception of love.
seemingly (adv) visualise (v)
persuade (v) in appearance but not in actuality to form a picture of someone or
to cause people to do or believe The film’s ending was something in mind
something, especially by giving seemingly predictable, but it Dickens’ detailed descriptions
reasons surprised us. help readers easily visualise
The writer used a catchy cover Victorian London.
design to persuade customers sensitive (adj)
to buy his book. easily upset by the things people vividly (adv)
say or do in a way that is very clear,
primarily (adv) The inner voice of the character powerful, and detailed
for the most part; mainly reflects his sensitive Rembrandt could vividly portray
Shakespeare primarily wrote personality. his subjects with the use of light
plays and sonnets about and shadow.
universal themes.
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