Impulse 5 - Unit 1.1 & 1.5 Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering creativity and creative advertising terms from Impulse 5 Unit 1.1 and Unit 1.5.

have your brains zapped

To undergo brain stimulation.

draw a blank

To fail to remember something or experience a sudden mental block.

get stuck

To become unable to make progress or proceed.

do what needs to be done

To perform necessary tasks or required actions.

stare into space

To look blankly into the distance without focusing.

think about stuff

To ponder or reflect on various things.

dream up new ideas

To invent or imagine new concepts and ideas.

acquire ideas

To gain or absorb new ideas.

stick with something

To continue doing something without giving up.

come up with ideas

To produce, invent, or suggest new ideas.

trigger new ideas

To spark, initiate, or prompt new ideas.

think outside the box

To think creatively in an unconventional way.

think on your feet

To think and react quickly without prior preparation.

a flash of inspiration

A sudden burst of creativity or a brilliant sudden idea.

follow someone's train of thought

To understand the logical progression of someone's thinking.

think out loud

To express thoughts verbally as they occur.

capture someone's imagination

To stimulate or fascinate someone's creative imagination.

ingenious

Clever, original, and brilliantly inventive.

philosophical

Relating to philosophy or deep, thoughtful reflection.

crafted

Skillfully and carefully created or made.

spark intrigue

To arouse curiosity or fascination.

nurture an interest in

To foster and develop a growing interest in something.

pull at someone's heartstrings

To evoke deep emotional feelings or sympathy.

encapsulate

To express or contain the essential features of something succinctly.

make someone think twice

To cause someone to reconsider or hesitate before acting.

legendary

Remarkable, famous, or celebrated like a legend.

static

Lacking movement, action, or change; stationary.

vibrant

Full of energy, life, or vivid color.

haunting

Poignant, evocative, and lingering in memory.

target

To direct or aim towards a specific objective or audience.

target criticism at someone

To direct critical comments or disapproval towards a specific person.

spark someone's interest

To arouse or ignite curiosity in someone.

nurture an interest

To encourage or cultivate a developing interest.

encapsulate important elements

To express or summarize key components succinctly.