Day 25 Vocabulary

Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence; non-representational.

" The art gallery was filled with abstract paintings that used bold colors and geometric shapes to convey a sense of emotion."

A style of painting in which an artist uses abstract forms and colors to express emotions and feelings.

" Jackson Pollock is a famous example of an artist who used abstract expressionism to create his works."

To warn or reprimand someone firmly; to gently scold them.

" The teacher admonished the student for being late to class for the fifth time in a row."

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty.

" The architect's aesthetic was a mix of modern and traditional styles, creating a beautiful and unique building."

The tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered when making decisions.

" The negotiations failed because the two parties were suffering from anchoring bias, as they both refused to move from their initial offers."

The method and practice of teaching adult learners.

" The new course was designed using andragogy, as it was focused on the unique needs of adult learners."

A small opening or hole in a camera that controls the amount of light that enters the lens.

" The photographer adjusted the camera's aperture to control the exposure of the photograph."

The tendency to do something primarily because many other people are doing it.

" The product's popularity was a result of the bandwagon effect, as more and more people started buying it after seeing others use it."

A type of sculpture in which the figures are raised from a flat background to a slight extent.

" The artist created a beautiful bas-relief sculpture that was carved into the surface of a large stone wall."

To charm, enchant, or trick someone into doing something, often in a deceptive way.

" The cunning salesman was able to beguile the elderly couple into buying a fake and overpriced product."

The act of speaking irreverently or disrespectfully about sacred or holy things.

" His satirical take on the religious holiday was condemned as an act of blasphemy by many members of the church."

The large-scale emigration of highly skilled and educated people from a country or organization.

" The country suffered from a massive brain drain as many of its best doctors and scientists moved abroad to find better opportunities."

A social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to help a victim when others are present.

" The man was attacked in the middle of the street, but no one helped him, a classic case of the bystander effect."

The use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold, to give a painting a dramatic, three-dimensional quality.

" The artist used chiaroscuro to create a sense of mystery and drama in the painting, with the figures seeming to emerge from the darkness."

Walking or traveling all the way around something, often with a ceremonial or ritualistic purpose.

" The pilgrims spent all day circumambulating the sacred mountain, a holy ritual passed down through generations."