Street art and family Flashcards

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1
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the process of making something grow, develop, or become successful again

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revitalisation

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a piece of card, plastic, metal, etc. into which shapes have been cut, used to draw or paint patterns onto a surface

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stencil

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the crime of intentionally damaging property belonging to other people

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vandalism

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words or drawings, especially humorous, rude, or political, on walls, doors, etc. in public places

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graffiti

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5
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Something that is _______ is easy to recognize because it is different from other things

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distinctive

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to damage and spoil the appearance of something by writing or drawing on it

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deface

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causing disagreement or discussion

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controversial

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extremely ugly or bad

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hideous

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a large picture that has been painted on the wall of a room or building

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mural

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10
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criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, especially in order to make a political point

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satirical

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of or in a city or town

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urban landscape

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causing thought about interesting subjects

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provocative

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13
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NDA

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nondisclosure agreement - a legal document stating that someone will not tell anyone certain private information, especially about the company they work for:

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to be or give a typical example of something

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to exemplify

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boring, especially in appearance; having little colour and excitement

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drab

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the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs

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breadwinner

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the act of living and having a sexual relationship with someone, especially someone you are not married to

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cohabitation/common law marriage

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a woman whose work is inside the home, doing the cleaning, cooking, etc., and who usually does not have any other job

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housewife

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a person’s husband or wife

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spouse

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a parent of your husband or wife or a member of his or her family

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in-law

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a family unit that includes grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, and uncles, etc. in addition to parents and children

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extended family

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a family consisting of two parents and their children, but not including aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc.

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nuclear family

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a group of men at a party for a man who is going to get married

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stag party

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a party for a woman who is going to get married soon, to which only her female friends are invited

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hen party

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an official document signed by two people before they get married that says what will happen to their possessions and/or children if they divorce

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prenuptial agreement

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a woman/man who is about to get married or has just got married

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bride/groom

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a woman/man who during the marriage ceremony helps the woman/man who is getting married

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bridesmaid/best man

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an older person, especially a woman, who stays with and takes care of a younger woman who is not married when she is in public

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chaperone

28
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a party to celebrate the marriage ceremony of two people

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reception