Art Glossary

noun a medical condition characterized by lack of color in the skin, hair, and eyes

• Achromasia is a medical condition characterized by the absence of color vision.
• My friend has achromasia, so he sees the world in black and white.
• Some people call achromasia 'color blindness'.
• His achromasia made it difficult for him to see the beauty in the world.

noun a type of fabric or garment with a printed design that covers the entire surface

adverb all over the place; everywhere

• The paint was splattered allover the canvas, creating a unique abstract pattern.
• I spilled coffee all allover my new shirt this morning, what a mess!
• She was dancing like crazy, with her hair flying allover the place.
• The rumors spread allover the small town like wildfire.

verb to change from a liquid to a solid state, typically as a result of cooling

adjective having become semisolid, especially as a result of cooling

• The gelatin congealed into a solid mass when left in the refrigerator overnight.
• I accidentally left the soup out too long and now it's all congealed and gross.
• That gravy congealed so fast, it's like a science experiment gone wrong.
• The tension in the room congealed into a palpable silence.

noun a small, thin piece of something, especially if it has broken off or come away from a larger piece

verb to break or come away in small pieces

• The snowflake landed gently on the ground.
• I can't believe she flaked on our plans again.
• Don't be such a flake, just do what you said you would.
• His commitment to the project was as flaky as a pastry crust.

noun a particular way in which a thing exists or appears; shape, arrangement, or structure

verb to give shape or visible structure to; to make or fashion into a certain form

adjective pertaining to the form or structure of a thing

preposition used to indicate the structure or arrangement of something

conjunction used to connect different forms or ideas

• The students were required to fill out a registration form for the upcoming conference.
• Hey, can you help me with this form for the school trip?
• I totally aced that test, I'm in top form!
• The team's defense was in solid form during the championship game.

noun a brief explanation or translation of a difficult or technical expression

verb to provide a gloss for a word or text

• The gloss on the magazine cover made the colors pop.
• I love how the gloss on this lipstick gives it a shiny finish.
• Check out the gloss on that car - it's so shiny!
• She tried to gloss over the mistake, but everyone noticed.

noun a very small person or thing

adjective relating to the imaginary country of Lilliput described in Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels', or something very small or miniature in size

• The Lilliputian village was meticulously crafted with intricate details.
• Have you seen that Lilliputian model of the city? It's so cute!
• The Lilliputian cupcakes at the bakery are to die for!
• His ego was so inflated that he viewed any criticism as a Lilliputian attack on his character.

noun a group or collection of different items; a mixture of various things

• The library has a section dedicated to various topics, including a miscellany of essays and articles.
• I love browsing through the miscellany of items at the flea market.
• I found a bunch of random stuff in the miscellany box at the garage sale.
• His mind was a miscellany of thoughts and ideas, making it hard to focus on one thing at a time.

noun the act or process of moving or being moved

adjective relating to or involved in a movement

preposition used to indicate the direction or manner in which someone or something moves

• The political movement gained momentum as more people joined the cause.
• I love watching dance movements in music videos.
• That new dance move is lit, I gotta learn it!
• The artist's brush strokes created a beautiful movement in the painting.

noun a person who is not wearing any clothes

adjective describing someone or something that is not clothed or covered

• The artist painted a beautiful portrait of a naked woman.
• I can't believe he jumped into the pool naked!
• She was caught streaking naked through the park.
• He felt naked without his phone, it was like losing a limb.

noun a panel or section of a surface, typically a wall or door

• The stained glass pane in the cathedral was carefully crafted by skilled artisans.
• I accidentally broke a pane of glass in the greenhouse while trying to move a plant.
• I can't believe he punched through the pane like that, what a wild move!
• She looked out the window, but the rain distorted the world beyond the pane.

noun a wedge-shaped piece of stone used in building

• The mason carefully placed each quoin in the corner of the building.
• I noticed the unique quoin design on the old house down the street.
• Check out the cool quoin on that building!
• Her intelligence was the quoin that held the group together.

verb to write one's name on a document as a way of showing that one agrees with or accepts its contents

• The contract was signed by both parties, making it legally binding.
• I just signed the lease for my new apartment!
• I totally signed up for that new gym membership, it's gonna be lit.
• Her smile signed a silent agreement of understanding between them.

noun the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background

verb to represent in a silhouette

• The artist captured the silhouette of the tree against the setting sun.
• I love taking pictures of people's silhouettes against a bright background.
• Check out the cool silhouette of that building against the sky!
• Her silhouette in my mind always brings back memories of our time together.

adjective adjective - describing something that is very large in volume or size; extensive or bulky

• The library contained a voluminous collection of rare books.
• She carried a voluminous bag filled with groceries.
• Her hair was looking voluminous after using that new product.
• The CEO presented a voluminous amount of data during the meeting.

noun a substance used for whitening walls or other surfaces, typically made from a mixture of lime and water

verb to cover with whitewash; to attempt to conceal or gloss over faults or mistakes

• The company was accused of attempting to whitewash their unethical business practices.
• I can't believe they tried to whitewash the whole situation!
• They're just trying to whitewash their mess.
• He tried to whitewash his mistakes, but everyone could still see the truth.

noun a small, dainty, or delicate piece of food, typically meat or fish

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adjective small and pretty; delicately pretty

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• The mignon filet is known for its tenderness and flavor.
• I love ordering the mignon steak when I go out to eat.
• That new puppy is so mignon, I can't get enough of how cute it is!
• Her mignon personality shines through in everything she does.

noun a person who plinths or works with plinths

• The museum curator carefully placed the ancient artifact on the plinther for display.
• I saw a cool statue on the plinther at the art gallery.
• Check out that awesome sculpture on the plinther!
• She felt like she was on a plinther, being watched by everyone in the room.

noun a point located at the junction of the upper lip and the nose

adjective relating to the acanthion, which is the tip of the anterior nasal spine

• The acanthial structure of the plant's leaves is a distinguishing feature.
• I love how the acanthial leaves of this plant look so unique!
• Check out the cool acanthial leaves on this plant!
• Her thoughts were like acanthial branches, branching out in all directions.

verb to be joined or connected to something else, especially side by side

• Les deux bâtiments sont accollés l'un à l'autre, formant une structure uniforme.
• Les maisons sont accollées dans ce quartier, on dirait qu'elles se touchent presque.
• Les voitures étaient accollées sur le parking, on ne pouvait même pas ouvrir la porte.
• Le passé et le présent sont accollés dans son esprit, créant parfois des conflits internes.

noun a combining form meaning 'colorless' or 'lacking color', used in the formation of compound words

• Achromatopsia is a rare visual disorder characterized by the inability to see color.
• I heard that achromatopsia makes it hard to see colors properly.
• My friend's achromatopsia makes him see the world in black and white.
• His achromatous view of the situation lacked any emotional depth.

verb to confront or challenge someone in a bold or disrespectful manner

• He affronté the accusations with grace and dignity.
• She affronté the rude comments by walking away.
• I can't believe he affronté that bully like that!
• The team affronté the challenges head-on and came out victorious.