Artistic Symbols

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a god or goddess, divine being

  • In some cultures, a deity is believed to be a supreme being with divine powers.
  • My grandma always prays to her favorite deity for good luck.
  • I heard that rapper thinks he's a rap deity or something.
  • To her, the famous actress was like a deity, untouchable and perfect.

eye

noun a specialized organ of vision in humans and other animals

verb to look at or observe closely

adjective relating to or involving the eyes

adverb in a way that relates to or involves the eyes

  • The doctor examined my eye and prescribed eye drops for the infection.
  • I got something in my eye and it's been bothering me all day.
  • She gave him the evil eye when he made a rude comment.
  • She has an eye for detail and always notices the smallest things.

noun a symbol or character that is used in writing or printing

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  • The ancient manuscript contained intricate glyphs that were used to represent different words and concepts.
  • I couldn't understand the meaning of those weird glyphs on the stone tablet.
  • The graffiti artist's signature glyph was spray-painted all over the city.
  • The glyph of a heart symbolizes love and affection in many cultures.

noun Mithras - a god of light and truth in ancient Persian religion, later worshiped in the Roman Empire as a mystery cult deity

  • Mithras was a deity worshipped in the Roman Empire from about the 1st to the 4th century AD.
  • Have you heard about Mithras, the ancient Roman god?
  • Mithras was like the OG Roman god, you know?
  • The teachings of Mithras were said to bring enlightenment to his followers.

noun a structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet at a point

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  • The ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid of Giza as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu.
  • Let's take a selfie in front of the pyramid!
  • That new workout plan is going to give you killer abs - it's like a pyramid scheme for fitness.
  • Success is like climbing a pyramid - you have to start at the bottom and work your way up.

noun a case for holding or carrying arrows

verb to tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion

  • The archer's quiver was filled with arrows of different lengths.
  • I felt my legs quiver as I stood on the edge of the cliff.
  • Her voice made my heart quiver with excitement.
  • The intensity of his emotions made his voice quiver with emotion.

noun a person recognized as holy or virtuous, typically in a religious context

  • The saint is known for their selfless acts of charity and devotion to God.
  • My grandma is a real saint, always helping out her neighbors and friends.
  • I can't believe he's being such a saint about cleaning up after the party.
  • She has the patience of a saint when dealing with difficult customers.