palette
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A flat board on which an artist mixes paints, or the range of colors used in a piece of art.
Usage notes
"Palette" is also used figuratively for the whole range of colors an artist tends to use.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She dabbed a bit of blue and yellow onto her _____ to mix green."
Answer: palette
In your own words, what does "palette" mean?
A flat board on which an artist mixes paints, or the range of colors used in a piece of art.
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