CANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES -ENGLISH UNIT- VOCABULARY PRESENTATION

1. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES -ENGLISH UNIT- VOCABULARY PRESENTATION FOR ENG 205 COURSE WEEK 8

2. Colors in Interior Design

3. VOCABULARY

4. color scheme(n): Definition : a combination of colours that has been chosen for a particular room ; color coordination Synonyms : - Antonym: - Collocations : - Ex:The use of a white background with black text is an example of a basic and commonly  color scheme in web design.

5. fabric (n) : Definition : cloth or woven material Synonyms : - Antonym: - Collocations :- Ex:dress fabric cotton fabrics CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

6. expansive (adj): Word Formation : Definition : covering a large area Synonyms : airy Ex:There was an expansive view from the window. Ex:Light colors make rooms look expansive. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

7. stimulate (v): Word Formation : stimulation (n), stimulated (adj), stimulative (adj) Definition : to encourage something to grow, develop or become active Synonyms : excite, provoke Antonym: calm, discourage Collocations : stimulate sb to do sth Ex:The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy. Ex:Red is the color of stimulation in interior design. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

8. balance (v): Word Formation : balance (n), balanced (adj) Definition : to give several things equal amounts of importance, time or money so that a situation is successful Synonyms : harmonize Antonym: unbalance Collocations : - Ex:I struggle to balance work and family commitments. Ex: In order to get a plesant look in a room, you have to balance the use of colors. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

9. blend (v): Word Formation : blend (n) Definition : to mix or combine together Synonyms : mix Antonym: unmix, disharmonize Collocations : to blend with sth Ex:An interior designer should pay attention how to blend colors and get the right tone of color for a specific area. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

10. range (n): Word Formation : range (v) Definition : a set of similar things Ex:There is a wide/whole range of opinions on this issue. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

11. recreational environment (n): Definition : areas for refreshment of health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment Recreational (adj): recreational activities/facilities/interests Ex:In modern office buildings, there are recreational areas for aworkers to have fun, relax and refresh. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

12. primary (adj): Word Formation : primal (adj), primarily Definition : more important than anything else; main Synonyms : main, basic Antonym: - Collocations : - Ex:A primary color is one of the three colours, which in paint, etc. are red, yellow or blue, that can be mixed together in different ways to make any other colour CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

13. influence (n): Word Formation : influence (v), influential (adj) Definition : the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this Synonyms : power, authority Antonym: - Collocations : to be a good/bad influence on sb Ex:Colors have huge influence on people. Some colors especially can affect the mood of a person considerably. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT