Unit 7B

Palabra

Definición

Ejemplo

landscape

all the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal

I love the beauty of the New England landscape

selfie

a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media

Occasional selfies are acceptable, but posting a new picture of yourself every day isn't necessary

drawing

a picture you make with a pen or pencil

She showed us a drawing of the house.

still life

a painting or drawing of an arrangement of objects

I find his still life paintings very realistic.

frame

a structure made of wood, metal, plastic etc that surrounds something such as a picture or window, and holds it in place

I bought a photo frame because it wasn't expensive

canvas

a type of strong cloth that is used to make tents, bags etc

My new bag is made of canvas.

poster

a large printed picture, photograph, or notice that you stick or pin to a wall or board, usually for decoration or to advertise something

I have an unusual poster on the wall in my bedroom.

painting

the activity or skill of creating pictures by using paint

I like painting.

installation

an occasion when equipment, furniture, or a computer program is put into position or made ready to use

There was no manual, no quick installation guide

gobsmacked

so surprised that you cannot speak

I was completely gobsmacked when I heard she was getting married!

assume

to believe that something is true, even though no one has told you or even though you have no proof

Everyone accepted she was telling the truth, although in fact this was quite a lot to assume.

evidence

anything that helps to prove that something is or is not true

At present we have no evidence of life on other planets

out of the blue

without warning; unexpectedly

Her decision came out of the blue

black market

an illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of law

I think he bought that painting on the black market

red tape

excessive bureaucracy or adherence to official rules and formalities

I should apologize for the red tape and the delay

white lie

an unimportant lie (especially one told to be tactful or polite)

Have you ever told your best friend a white lie?

white elephant

a valuable possession whose upkeep is excessively expensive

That sculpture is a real white elephant. We don't know what to do with it

grey area

a situation that is not clear or where the rules are not known

The difference between gross negligence and recklessness is a legal grey area.

red herring

any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue

The letter was a red herring. It had nothing to do with the murder at all