Vocabulary - The Urban Dictionary

Study the vocabulary list and complete the activities below.

• Landmark: A famous building or object that is easily recognized.
  • The giant mural is now a landmark in the city center.
• Vandalism: The crime of intentionally damaging property.
  • The police said the broken windows were acts of vandalism.
• Tagging: Writing your name or signature in a simple way on a wall.
  • The bridge is covered in black tagging.
• To blend in: To look similar to the things around you.
  • The artist wants the colors to blend in with the trees.
• Breathtaking: Extremely beautiful or amazing.
  • The view of the mural from the top floor is breathtaking.
• Background: The part of a picture that is behind the main objects.
  • The artist used blue for the background to represent the sky.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: The Great Gap Fill

Complete the paragraph using the words from the vocabulary list:

Walking through São Paulo is a unique experience. Some walls are covered in simple (1) , which many people consider (2) . However, when you see a professional mural, the details are (3) . These paintings are so big that they become a (4) for the neighborhood. Usually, the artist uses bright colors to make the art stand out, rather than trying to (5) with the grey concrete. It’s always interesting to look at the (6) of the painting to see the small details the artist hid there.

Activity 2: Synonyms & Definitions

Write the correct vocabulary word for each definition or synonym.

1. Which word is a synonym for Incredible?

2. Which word describes a Sign or Name on a wall?

3. Which word means To match the environment?