VOL 6 Test 5 - Presentation on Ife sculptures

preliminary

(adj) bước sơ bộ, mở đầu; (prɪˈlɪmɪnəri) · Syn: initial, preparatory. They held a preliminary meeting before the main conference.

gorgeous

(adj) rất đẹp, lộng lẫy; (ˈɡɔː.dʒəs) · Syn: beautiful, stunning. She wore a gorgeous dress to the gala.

portrayal

(n) sự miêu tả, khắc hoạ; (pɔːˈtreɪ.əl) · Syn: depiction, representation. The film's portrayal of the artist was very sympathetic.

naturalistic

(adj) theo phong cách tự nhiên, chân thực (trong nghệ thuật/miêu tả); (ˌnætʃərəˈlɪs.tɪk) · Syn: realistic, lifelike. The painter is known for his naturalistic landscapes.

abstract

(adj) trừu tượng (thuộc nghệ thuật không mô phỏng thực tế); (ˈæb.strækt) · Syn: non-representational, non-figurative. Abstract art focuses on color and form rather than realistic depiction.

scaly

(adj) có vảy, phủ vảy; (ˈskeɪ.li) · Syn: covered in scales, flaky. The fish has scaly skin that shines in the light.

commerce

(n) thương mại, buôn bán; (ˈkɒm.ɜːs) · Syn: trade, business. E-commerce has transformed modern commerce.

grant

(n/v) (n) tiền trợ cấp; (v) cấp, cho (thường chính thức); (ɡrɑːnt) · Syn (n): subsidy, award; Syn (v): give, allocate. She received a research grant to study climate change.

fine detail

(n) chi tiết tinh xảo/nhỏ; (faɪn dɪˈteɪl) · Syn: minute detail, intricate features. The painting shows fine detail in the faces of the subjects.

religious

(adj) thuộc tôn giáo, có tính tôn giáo; (rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs) · Syn: spiritual, faith-based. They attended a religious ceremony at the temple.

gather

(v) suy ra, nhận thấy, hiểu được; (ˈɡæð.ər) · Syn: infer, deduce, conclude. From his tone I gather that he is not happy with the decision.

strike sb

(phr v) gây ấn tượng với ai; (straɪk ˈsʌm.wʌn) · Syn: impress, astonish. Her confidence really struck me during the interview.

scope

(n) phạm vi, quy mô; (skəʊp) · Syn: range, extent. The scope of the research includes both local and regional surveys.

uncertainty

(n) tính không chắc chắn, sự thiếu chắc chắn; (ʌnˈsɜː.tən.ti) · Syn: doubt, unpredictability. There is still uncertainty about the long-term effects of the policy.