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This week's topic is: Looted Art Pieces at Museums
Part1: Article
Vocabulary:
loot: (v.) steal goods from a place, typically during a war or riot
inscribe: (v.) carve words on symbols on something (sounds old/historic)
gilt-copper: (adj.) covered thinly with cooper
repatriate: (v.) send someone or something back to its country of origin
the burden of proof: (n.) the responsibility of presenting proof that one’s claims are real.
Part2: Video
Vocabulary:
disputed: (adj.) debated, not agreed by everyone
rule: (n.) control of or dominion over an area or people
wealth: (n.) valuable possessions or money
contentious: (adj.) controversial, causing debate
adorn: (v.) decorate, an object being used to make a person or place look nicer
exploitation: (n.) making use of a situation to gain unfair advantage for oneself; taking resources from someone unfairly
comply: (v.) act in accordance with a wish or command
punitive: (adj.) with the intention of punishing someone for their wrongdoing
offset: (v.) compensate; oppose with the same value or power
enterprise: (n.) a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
dismantle: (v.) take something apart from its original structure
plaque: (n.) a flat piece of wood or metal put up on a wall to serve as a certificate or decoration.
