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Topic: Art

ventriloquize

IPA: /vɛnˈtrɪləˌkwɪz/

KK: /vɛnˈtrɪləˌkwɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To perform the art of speaking without moving the lips, often making it seem like the voice is coming from another source, such as a puppet.

Example: She can ventriloquize so well that it seems like her puppet is talking.

ventriloquy

IPA: /vɛnˈtrɪləkwi/

KK: /vɛnˈtrɪləkwi/

noun

Definition: The art of speaking without moving the lips, often used in performances where a person makes it seem like a puppet is speaking.

Example: The magician amazed the audience with his skill in ventriloquy, making the puppet seem alive.

verditer

IPA: /ˈvɜːrdɪtər/

KK: /ˈvɜːr.dɪ.tər/

noun

Definition: A type of pigment made from copper carbonate, which can appear blue or green and is used in art and decoration.

Example: The artist chose verditer for its vibrant color in the landscape painting.

verisimilar

IPA: /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlə/

KK: /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

adjective

Definition: Having the appearance of being true or real; likely to be true.

Example: The movie's special effects were so verisimilar that I felt like I was really in another world.

verisimilitude

IPA: /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪˌtjuːd/

KK: /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪˌtud/

noun

Definition: The quality of seeming true or real, often used to describe how believable something is in literature or art.

Example: The novel's verisimilitude made the characters and events feel very realistic.

verism

IPA: /ˈvɛrɪzəm/

KK: /ˈvɛrɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A style in art and literature that emphasizes realistic representation and everyday subjects rather than heroic or legendary themes.

Example: The painting is a perfect example of verism, showcasing ordinary people in their daily lives.

verismo

IPA: /vɛˈrɪzmoʊ/

KK: /vɛˈrɪzmoʊ/

noun

Definition: An artistic style that focuses on realistic and everyday themes, often depicting ordinary people and their struggles, especially in music and literature.

Example: The opera was a perfect example of verismo, showcasing the lives of common people in a dramatic way.

verite

IPA: //vɛrɪˈteɪ//

KK: /vɛrɪˈteɪ/

noun

Definition: The method of making films that show real life in a truthful and honest way, often without staging or artificial elements.

Example: The documentary used verite to capture the everyday lives of the people in the community.

vermeil

IPA: /vɜːrˈmeɪl/

KK: /vərˈmeɪl/

adjective

Definition: Having a bright red color.

Example: The artist chose a vermeil shade for the painting to make it stand out.

noun

Definition: A type of metal that is made of silver or another metal coated with a layer of gold, often used in jewelry and decorative items.

Example: The antique shop had a beautiful vermeil necklace that caught everyone's eye.

vermilion

IPA: /vərˈmɪljən/

KK: /vɚˈmɪljən/

adjective

Definition: This word describes a bright red color that can also have a hint of orange.

Example: The artist used a vermilion shade to paint the sunset.

noun

Definition: A bright red color or pigment, often used in art and decoration.

Example: The artist chose a vibrant vermilion for the sunset in her painting.

transitive verb

Definition: To color or dye something in a bright red to orange shade.

Example: The artist decided to vermilion the canvas to give it a vibrant look.

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