Graffiti Flashcards
Intrigue
Interest
Immerse
Dip or submerge in a liquid
Liberating
Freeing a people from enemy occupation
Nuisance
A person causing inconveniences
Mischief
Playful behavior
Elongate
Make something longer
Moniker
Nickname
Conspicuous
Standing out so as to be clearly visible
*conspicuous locations.
Litter
Trash
punitive
intended as punishment.
*Philadelphia’s approach to graffiti was mostly punitive
mu·ral
a painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall.
pal·at·a·ble
(of food or drink) pleasant to taste.
reminiscent
tendingto remind one of something
*it was sort of reminiscent of abstract expressionism to me.
contingent
a group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group.
rebellion
an act of violent or open resistance to an established government orruler.
By all accounts
according to what one has heard or read.
capitalize off of
to take advantage of or to make money from an opportunity
underpass
a road orpedestriantunnel passing under another road or arailroad.
