ela vocab

abstract

meant to represent an idea or feeling, not concrete reality

contemporary

existing/happening now; modern

deem

to see something in a particular way

deface

to damage something's appearance by drawing on it

evolve

to develop/change over time

inevitable

certain to happen; unavoidable

landmark

a place that is easily recognized and can be used to know one's location

stature

good reputation/high status gained through achievements

superficial

on, at, near the surface

vandalize

to intentionally damage someone else's property

affinity

a liking or affection for someone/something

municipal

relating to a town or city, and its local gov't

ornate

designed, decorated in an elaborate, sometimes showy manner

delinquency

failure or neglect of an obligation or duty

prevalence

degree to which something is widespread

intractable

difficult to control; stubborn

apprehend

to arrest, to take custody or posession of

blight

decay, ruin, or destruction

malicious

intentionally harmful; spiteful

vindictive

seeking revenge, vengeful