Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• such as: For example; like
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• set against: To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
• crown of thorns: A symbolic crown made of thorny branches, associated with the Passion of Christ.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• slightly: Only a little
• pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• convey: To carry or transport something
• tiny: Very, very small
• emphasize: To stress the items that are important
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
• adopt: To legally take a child into your family
• dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
• standard: Official unit of measuring something
• patron: Person buying products or services of a business
• meticulous: Extremely careful to do things correctly
• sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
• gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
• lavish: To use or give a lot of something
• resemble: To be similar to in looks or manner
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• intensely: In a manner that is very strong or extreme
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• century: Period of 100 years
• pun: Funny way to use a word to express another meaning
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• secular: Not connected or controlled by religious beliefs
• exquisite: Being very sensitive or detailed, e.g. of taste
• exceptional: Being extremely and unusually good
• chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
• format: Form, design, or arrangement of something
• detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
• unravel: To work out the meaning of, in a slow careful way
• descendant: Family member from generations following you
• pot: Container designed to hold or store something
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• devotion: Strong love or attachment; a commitment to
• imagery: Use of symbolism to help imagine something
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• embody: To make something into part of a body or system
• contemplation: Long and thoughtful observation
• sphere: Area of interest or activity
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
• meadow: Flat field covered with grass and flowers
• arrow: Symbol used on road signs to show direction
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• virgin: Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• intimately: Privately and personally
• altar: Area in a church where the priests preaches from
• radiant: Being bright
• saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
• special: Being additional or extra
• paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
• halo: Circle of light
• surely: With certainty; definitely
• conception: Moment when a woman's pregnancy begins
• show: To be easily seen or displayed
• close: Almost; near
• enigmatic: Difficult to understand or form an opinion of
• refinement: Act of changing slightly to make it better
• baptist: Member of a Christian church using baptism
• gild: To give an attractive but deceptive appearance to
• livery: Uniform or design of a sports team, racing car etc.