besede Flashcards
What does it mean to doodle?
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
This activity is often referred to as doodling.
Define the term elaborate.
Complicated and detailed.
This term is often used to describe intricate designs or concepts.
What does lifelike mean in the context of art?
Appearing to be real.
This term is often used to describe realistic representations in art.
Describe what is meant by flowing.
Smooth and continuous.
This term can refer to both motion and transitions in art or music.
What characterizes a dramatic piece of art?
Full of action and movement.
Dramatic artworks often evoke strong emotions.
What does moving mean?
Making you feel very sad or sympathetic.
This term is often used to describe poignant art or literature.
What is the definition of comic?
Funny in a strange or silly way.
This term is often used in the context of humor.
What does romantic mean?
Making you feel strong emotions of love.
This term is often used in literature and film.
What does it mean for something to be original?
New and interesting.
This term is commonly used to describe innovative ideas or creations.
What is a high street?
The main street of a British town.
This term is often used in urban planning and geography.
Define a commuter.
A person who travels to and from work on a regular basis.
This term is commonly used in discussions about urban commuting.
What does it mean to sip?
To drink something, taking only a small amount at a time.
This term is often associated with savoring beverages.
a bleak
Cold, empty, not attractive.
This term is often used to describe desolate landscapes.
unpretentius
Simple and sincere.
This term is often used to describe honest expressions or designs.
What is a sitcom?
A funny television series that is about the same group of people every week in different situations.
This genre is popular in television programming.
What is a melting pot?
A place where people of many different races and from different countries live together.
This term is often used in discussions about cultural diversity.
What does the term ‘divide’ mean?
split
What is the definition of ‘guard’?
protect
What does ‘landmark’ refer to?
familiar building
What is the meaning of ‘broad’?
wide
To ‘symbolize’ means to _______.
represent
What does ‘reign’ mean?
rule
What is the definition of ‘picturesque’?
pretty
What does ‘controversy’ signify?
disagreement
Define ‘originality’.
the quality of being new and interesting
What does ‘vision’ refer to?
a picture in your imagination
How is ‘success’ defined?
doing well and becoming rich and famous
What is a ‘genius’?
very great and unusual intelligence or ability
What does ‘style’ mean?
the way something is done or made
What is meant by ‘maturity’?
being fully developed
Define ‘beauty’.
a quality that gives pleasure to the senses
What does ‘dedication’ refer to?
giving all of your time and energy to something
What does ‘pick and choose’ mean?
freely select
What does the phrase ‘alive and well’ indicate?
still living and healthy
What does ‘sick and tired’ mean?
fed up with
What does ‘glance’ mean?
A quick look
Define ‘eager’.
Very willing
What does ‘shot up’ refer to?
Increased rapidly
What does it mean to ‘emulate’?
To try to be like someone or something that you admire or that is successful
Define ‘vibrant’.
Full of excitement and energy
What are ‘beverages’?
Drinks
What does it mean to ‘showcase’?
Display
Fill in the blank: To ______ someone/something means to give a person or animal a place to live.
house
What does ‘hold an event’ mean?
Arrange a public occasion
What does it mean to ‘find venue’?
Search for a place to hold an event
What does ‘appear on stage’ refer to?
Perform in front of people
What does it mean to ‘headline a festival’?
Be the main performer at an event
What does ‘appeal to an audience’ mean?
Interest people
Fill in the blank: To ______ a good vantage point means to find a place where you can see everything.
get
What does ‘manage security’ involve?
Carry out procedures that keep people safe
What does ‘recruit volunteers’ mean?
Find people to do unpaid work
What does it mean to ‘run a stall’?
Sell things from a table or a small shop
What does it mean to attend a performance?
Be present at a play or a concert
What is the definition of ‘take place’?
Happen
What does it mean to provide a catering service?
Sell food and drinks at an event
Define ingenuity
The ability to invent things or solve problems in clever new ways
What is single-mindedness?
The quality of only thinking about one particular aim or goal because you are determined to achieve something
Define tolerance
The quality of being willing to accept somebody or something, especially opinions or behaviour that you may not agree with
What is compassion?
The quality of being considerate and helpful
Define commitment
The desire to work hard and give your energy and time to a job or an activity
What is determination?
The quality that makes you continue trying to do something even when this is difficult
Define optimism
A feeling that good things will happen and that something will be successful
What does admiration mean?
Great liking or respect for someone
Define icons in a cultural context
People who are well known and are considered to represent a particular idea or way of life
What are role models?
People who you admire and whose behaviour you try to follow
Define principles
Moral rules that influence what you do and help you know what is morally right
What is a cause?
An aim or movement which people strongly support and are committed to
Define beliefs
Strong feeling that something is true or right
What does motivation refer to?
Willingness or enthusiasm to do something
Define ambition
The desire or strength of mind to achieve success, power, wealth
What is self-assurance?
Confidence that you have in your own abilities
Self-assurance is crucial for personal and professional growth.
Define self-control.
The ability to control your emotions and actions
Self-control is important for making rational decisions.
What does self-defence refer to?
Protections of yourself, either by fighting or discussion
Self-defence can be physical or verbal.
What is self-interest?
The act of considering the advantage to yourself when making decisions, and deciding to do what is best for you
Self-interest can drive personal decision-making.
Define selflessness.
The quality of caring more about what other people need and want than about what you yourself need and want
Selflessness is often associated with altruism.
What is self-obsession?
Thinking only about oneself / the state of being interested in oneself’s motivations and interests to the exclusion of other things
Self-obsession can lead to negative interpersonal relationships.
Define self-preservation.
Behaviour based on the characteristics or feelings that warn you to protect yourself from difficulties or dangers
Self-preservation is a fundamental instinct in humans.
What does self-sacrifice mean?
Giving up what you want so that other people can have what they want
Self-sacrifice is often seen in acts of heroism or parental love.
