Graffiti Flashcards

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Intrigue

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Interest

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Immerse

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Dip or submerge in a liquid

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Liberating

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Freeing a people from enemy occupation

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Nuisance

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A person causing inconveniences

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Mischief

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Playful behavior

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Elongate

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Make something longer

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Moniker

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Nickname

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Conspicuous

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Standing out so as to be clearly visible

*conspicuous locations.

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Litter

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Trash

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punitive

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intended as punishment.

*Philadelphia’s approach to graffiti was mostly punitive

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mu·ral

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a painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall.

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pal·at·a·ble

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(of food or drink) pleasant to taste.

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reminiscent

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tendingto remind one of something

*it was sort of reminiscent of abstract expressionism to me.

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contingent

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a group of people united by some common feature, forming part of a larger group.

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rebellion

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an act of violent or open resistance to an established government orruler.

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By all accounts

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according to what one has heard or read.

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capitalize off of

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to take advantage of or to make money from an opportunity

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underpass

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a road orpedestriantunnel passing under another road or arailroad.