Vocabulary - The Language of Conservation

Study the vocabulary list and complete the activities below.

• Bring to life To make something exciting, vivid, or realistic.
  • The digital displays really bring the ancient Roman ruins to life.
• Stand the test of time To remain popular, strong, or useful for a long time.
  • Masterpieces like Michelangelo's David truly stand the test of time.
• Piece together To gradually discover the truth about something by gathering pieces of information.
  • Archaeologists are trying to piece together the mystery of the lost city.
• Steeped in history Having a lot of historical connections or background.
  • The old palace housing the museum is steeped in history.
• Breathe new life into To bring new ideas, energy, or design to make something active again.
  • The curator hopes to breathe new life into the dusty geology exhibition.
• Run-of-the-mill Ordinary and not special or exciting in any way.
  • This is not some run-of-the-mill gallery; it contains priceless artifacts.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Restoring the Narrative

Complete the sentences using the terms from the vocabulary table in their correct grammatical forms.

1. The historic museum building itself is , having once been a medieval castle.

2. By studying these broken clay pots, researchers are attempting to the daily life of ancient merchants.

3. The museum hired a young designer to the old interactive rooms.

4. Many modern artists create temporary installations, but only a few works will .

5. Her historical novels are fantastic because they really the characters of the past.

Activity 2: Decoding Meaning

Drag and drop the synonym or meaning to match each vocabulary term.

A. Average / Unexceptional

B. Endure / Last through generations

C. Reconstruct / Assemble clues

D. Re-energize / Revitalize

E. Deeply historical / Culturally rich

1. Piece together

2. Steeped in history

3. Run-of-the-mill

4. Breathe new life into

5. Stand the test of time