Graffiti Vocabulary

deem

• to consider or judge something in a particular way

• to ignore or overlook something

• to evaluate based on personal feelings

• to make a decision without consideration

contemporary

• living or occurring at the same period of time

• belonging to a past era

• related to ancient history

• outdated or obsolete

stature

• importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement

• a person's natural height

• a measure of someone's wealth

• a type of physical exercise

evolve

• to develop gradually, or to make someone or something change and develop gradually

• to remain unchanged over time

• to revert to a previous state

• to accelerate growth or development

deface

• spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example by drawing or writing on it.

• to enhance the beauty or appearance of something.

• to protect something from damage or harm.

• to create a new design or artwork on a surface.

landmark

• a large object on land that is easy to see and can help a person find the way to a place near it

• a type of building that is historically significant

• a natural feature like a mountain or river

• a small sign indicating directions

superficial

• existing or occurring at or on the surface.

• deeply rooted and complex.

• having a profound impact or significance.

• involving thorough examination and analysis.

What does the term

vandalize

mean?

• To create art in public spaces

• To deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property)

• To clean and restore old buildings

• To organize community events

abstract

• existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

• a tangible object that can be perceived by the senses.

• a type of art that represents real objects in a distorted way.

• a scientific theory that explains observable phenomena.

inevitable

• certain to happen; unavoidable

• likely to occur but not guaranteed

• possible but not certain

• rarely happens