Unit 12: The art of mine

Culminate (v)

đạt đến đỉnh điểm, kết thúc bằng một kết quả nào đó

Years of hard work culminated in her winning the championship

Emerge (v)

nổi lên, xuất hiện

After the storm passed, the sun emerged from behind the clouds

Frailty (n)

tình trạng yếu đuối, mong mang dễ vỡ

Despite her frailty, she faced life’s chanllenges with great determination

Gesture (n)

cử chỉ

He made a kind gesture by offering to help the elderly woman in her bags

Illusion (n)

sự ảo tưởng, ảo giác

The magician created the illusion of a disappearing rabbit

Literal (adj)

theo nghĩa đen, không có trí tưởng tượng

The instructions were to be taken in their literal sense, not metaphorically

Merge (v)

kết hợp, hợp nhất

The two companies decided to merge in order to increase their market share

Portray (v)

miêu tả, vẽ

The artist portrayed the beauty of the landscape in vivid colors

Prominent (adj)

nổi bật, xuất chúng

The prominent building in the city centre is a landmark for visitors

Prop (n)

dụng cụ hỗ trợ biểu diễn

The set designer carfully selected the props to create a realistic environment

Reminiscent (adj)

làm gợi nhớ lại

The old photographs were reminiscent of a time long gone

Renowned (adj)

nổi tiếng

The chef is renowned for his innovative approach to traditional cuisine

Sharpen (v)

mài sắc, rèn dũa

He used a whetstone to sharpen the blade of the knife