Vocabulary Development PDF

# Vocabulary Development ## Words and Definitions | Words | Definitions | |---|---| | addictive | so enjoyable that you want to do it all the time | | contradict | to disagree or come into conflict with | | corporate culture | the values and beliefs that characterize a company and the way in whic...

# Vocabulary Development ## Words and Definitions | Words | Definitions | |---|---| | addictive | so enjoyable that you want to do it all the time | | contradict | to disagree or come into conflict with | | corporate culture | the values and beliefs that characterize a company and the way in which they affect how it does business and how its employees behave | | ethics | a set of moral principles or values | | flaw | something very wrong; a mistake or fault | | greedy | wanting much more than you need | | inhibit | to slow down or hold back | | intellectual | relating to the ability to reason and think critically | | maximization | taking full advantage of or getting the most out of something | | mortgage broker | a person who finds loans for those wishing to buy property | | recession | a period during which there is a decline in the economy | | recruit | to find and hire suitable employees | | shortcut | a method that is shorter and quicker but less thorough than the usual way | | tap into | to make use of a resource in order to achieve something | | unethical | morally wrong and unacceptable | ## Activities **1. continue** **2. illustrate** **3. review** **4. explain** **5. analyze** **6. outline** **7. emphasize** **8. discuss** ## Geometric Shapes and Forms **The following article contains many references to geometric shapes and forms (like the circle, polygon, etc.) and how they change in two or three dimensions. To better understand the ideas of the architect of the Guggenheim Museum, it will help to know some vocabulary relating to these forms.** - square - triangle - circle - rectangle - polygon - cube - cone - pyramid - cylinder - spiral (helix) ## Recognizing Word Families **Scan the article for words related to the words given in the first column and write them in the second column. Read the meaning in the third column. The words are in the order of their appearance in the article.** | Related Word in Article | Meaning of Related Word | |---|---| | individual | an adjective meaning thinking or doing things your own way rather than following society | | dwell | a noun meaning the place where someone lives | | obstinate | a noun meaning the state or quality of being stubborn | | cone | an adjective meaning shaped like a cone | | center | an adjective meaning having the same center | | line | an adjective meaning characterized by straight lines | | weary | a noun meaning tiredness or boredom | | startle | an adjective meaning surprising | ## Examples and Definitions | Examples | Definitions | |---|---| | 1. Many people in the art world had predicted the end of painting, but an attempt to revive the tradition of painting would emerge in the 1970s and 1980s. | A. at some point in time | | 2. This new movement occurred worldwide and was led by neo-expressionist artists in Germany, Italy, and the United States. | B. to learn something without effort over a period of time | | 3. A healthy work environment should stimulate employees to think creatively and freely express their ideas. | C. to come out; to appear | | 4. On the other hand, an unhealthy work environment can crush an individual's creativity and freedom of expression. | D. fair treatment without favoritism | | 5. Even though the young artist had no formal training, he managed to pick up many skills by carefully studying the works of other distinguished artists. | E. limited; confined | | 6. Somewhere along the line, the young artist became famous for his graffiti images. | F. to press down or suppress | | 7. The idea of equity in the creative process implies that every individual, regardless of age, gender, or race, possesses the power of creativity. | G. points or arguments that are being considered | | 8. However, creativity is sometimes not appreciated, which means it is bound by its context and surroundings, such as time, place, and culture. | H. not having enough experience or knowledge | | 9. This may sound naïve, but I think that the artist uses bright colors, stark contrasts, and exaggerated figures to evoke strong emotions in the viewer. | I. to encourage someone; to make someone interested | | 10. I don't think your interpretation of the painting is naïve at all. As a matter of fact, I agree with you on all counts. | J. related to a modern art style with vivid colors, textures, and distorted figures |