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Topic: Art

vorlage

IPA: //ˈfɔːr.lɑː.ɡə//

KK: /ˈfɔrˌlɑgə/

noun

Definition: A skiing position where the skier bends forward at the ankles while keeping the heels down on the skis.

Example: To maintain balance while skiing, you should adopt the vorlage position.

vorticism

IPA: /ˈvɔːtɪsɪzəm/

KK: /ˈvɔrtɪˌsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A brief artistic and literary movement in England that emerged around 1914, influenced by styles like cubism and futurism, focusing on abstract forms and dynamic energy.

Example: Vorticism was a significant movement in early 20th-century art, showcasing a unique blend of abstraction and modernity.

vorticist

IPA: /ˈvɔːrtɪsɪst/

KK: /ˈvɔrtɪsɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a modernist art movement that emphasizes dynamic movement and energy, often characterized by abstract forms and bold colors.

Example: The vorticist style is known for its energetic and abstract representations of the modern world.

noun

Definition: A person who creates art in a style that emphasizes dynamic movement and abstract forms, often associated with the Vorticism movement in the early 20th century.

Example: The vorticist painted with bold colors and geometric shapes to convey energy and motion.

votive

IPA: /ˈvoʊtɪv/

KK: /ˈvoʊtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is offered or dedicated as a fulfillment of a vow or wish, often seen in religious or ceremonial contexts.

Example: The church was adorned with votive candles that symbolized the prayers of the faithful.

vulgarise

IPA: /ˈvʌlɡəraɪz/

KK: /ˈvʌlɡəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something less formal or more common, often by simplifying it or making it more accessible to the general public.

Example: The author decided to vulgarise the complex theories so that more readers could understand them.

vulgarization

IPA: //ˌvʌlɡəraɪˈzeɪʃən//

KK: /vʌlɡərɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something more common or less sophisticated, often by simplifying or lowering its quality.

Example: The vulgarization of art can sometimes lead to a loss of its original meaning and depth.

vulgarize

IPA: /ˈvʌlɡəraɪz/

KK: /ˈvʌlɡəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more common or less refined, often by simplifying or lowering its quality.

Example: The author decided to vulgarize his complex ideas to reach a wider audience.

vulgarizer

IPA: /ˈvʌlɡəraɪzər/

KK: /ˈvʌlɡəraɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes something less refined or more common, often by simplifying complex ideas or language.

Example: The vulgarizer turned the academic text into a version that was easier for the general public to understand.

vyingly

IPA: /ˈvaɪ.ɪŋ.li/

KK: /ˈvaɪɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that shows competition or rivalry.

Example: The teams competed vyingly for the championship title.

wakanda

IPA: /wəˈkændə/

KK: /wəˈkændə/

noun

Definition: A fictional African nation known for its advanced technology and rich resources, often depicted in comic books and movies.

Example: In the movie, Wakanda is portrayed as a hidden, technologically advanced country.

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