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Museum A place where strange objects are displayed for people to look at. ■ "I went to the museum of broken relationships and saw a display of ex-boyfriends' clothes. It was very therapeutic."
curator A person who carefully chooses and arranges objects or items for a museum, gallery, or other public institution., Also known as the "keeper of the weird stuff". ■ "I can't believe the curator at the science museum put a rubber chicken in the exhibit on evolution. What was she thinking?
handbook A small book used as a guide or manual for visitors to a place, such as a museum or zoo. ■ John was so excited to visit the new museum that he brought his trusty handbook with him to make sure he didn't miss anything.
accompanying A term used to describe something that is always present, but not necessarily noticed or appreciated, like a boring friend at a party. ■ "I can't stand accompanying my aunt on her boring museum tours."
cahoots a group of people who are foolish or mischievous together ■ "The cahoots were up to no good when they snuck into the museum after hours."
cloak A garment worn to hide one's true identity, often with a sinister or malicious intention. ■ "I donned the cloak of invisibility and snuck into the museum to steal the precious artifact."
Commission A group of people who are working together to accomplish a task or goal. ■ "The commission was able to successfully complete their mission of stealing the valuable painting from the museum."
Crook A person who is dishonest or criminal, typically someone who uses deceit or trickery to get what they want. ■ "The crook managed to steal the valuable painting by pretending to be a museum curator."
curate To carefully select and arrange items, typically for a museum or exhibition. ■ "I curated a show featuring only the most bizarre taxidermy creations."
Donors People who generously give money or other resources to support a cause or organization. ■ "The donors of the museum were recognized at the annual gala, and they were all dressed in fancy suits."
fossil An ancient organism preserved in petrified form, often found in rock layers. ■ I once went to a museum that had a giant fossil of a dinosaur. It was so old, it even had feathers still attached!
gloomy adjective denoting a dull, dreary day or atmosphere; gloomily overcast ■ Even on a sunny day, the gloomy basement of the museum made me feel like I was walking through a dark cloud.
hunched To be overly self-conscious or nervous. ■ After getting lost in the maze of the museum, Sarah hunched over in fear as she heard strange noises coming from the shadows.
Intact To be unbroken, whole, or complete. ■ "The museum had an intact Egyptian sarcophagus that was over 4,000 years old. The curator was ecstatic when she found it because it was the only one in existence."
lifelike A person, thing, or experience that appears or seems to be real and living, but is actually not. ■ "The wax figure at the museum was so lifelike, I couldn't help but feel a little creeped out."
Possessing The act of having or owning something, especially a physical object. ■ I don't think it's appropriate for you to be possessing that painting. It belongs in the museum.
Provenance The origin, source or history of something or someone. ■ After discovering the provenance of his prized collection of antiques, the collector was thrilled to learn that they had all been stolen from a museum in Paris.
sculptures Large, three-dimensional works of art made by carving or molding materials such as stone, wood, or clay. ■ "The museum had a collection of over 100 sculptures from famous artists like Michelangelo and David.
Trinkets Small, ornamental objects kept as souvenirs or traps for mice. ■ After the tourist stole all the valuable items from the museum, they were forced to purchase a collection of trinkets as punishment.
uninteresting Something that is not interesting or exciting, often in a dull or boring manner. ■ "The museum was so uninteresting, I fell asleep after 10 minutes."
valuable Something that is only valuable to someone who has no taste. ■ "I don't understand why people value old furniture, it looks like it belongs in a museum!
yokels A group of simple, rustic people who are not well-educated or cultured. ■ "The yokels were amazed by the sophistication and elegance of the city's museum."
Clots A group of people who are thick-headed, stubborn and have no common sense. Often found in crowded places where they can cause traffic jams and other forms of chaos. ■ "I'm so glad I left early to avoid the clots of tourists at the museum."
Exhibit A person or thing on display, typically at a museum or exhibition. ■ After years of hard work, the exhibit showcasing the world's largest collection of rubber ducks finally opened to the public. Visitors were in awe of the vibrant colors and bouncy textures, but none more so than the giant rubber duck in the center of the room.
Forbidden An activity, place or person that is strictly prohibited by law, custom, or religious tradition. ■ "Did you hear about the time John broke into the forbidden zone at the museum? He was caught red-handed with a box of crayons and a sketch pad!
guarded Adjective - To be on high alert and watchful, to be careful not to let anything slip past one's guard. ■ The guards at the museum were so guarded that they didn't even let a fly land on a painting., Verb - To keep or maintain something in a state of caution, to prevent someone from getting to something. ■ He guarded his secret like it was his most valuable possession.
guards A group of people who are responsible for protecting and watching over something or someone. ■The guards at the museum were always on high alert, ready to defend against any potential threats to the priceless artifacts. A person who is very careful or vigilant about what they eat and drink. ■"I'm a guard of my diet," said John, "I don't want to end up with a gut like Jellyfish."
inspector A person who is obsessed with finding flaws in everything, no matter how small. They will go to great lengths to point out these imperfections, even if they are completely trivial. ■ "The hotel inspector spent over an hour going through the room and pointing out every single thing that was slightly off-center or had a tiny scratch on it. The guests were left feeling like they were living in a museum."
louvre A large, ornate building with many doors, especially one that has a large central archway and is used as a museum. ■ "I heard the Louvre in Paris is home to some of the world's most famous art pieces. I guess it's no wonder they have so many doors!
Museums A place where you can go to see lots of things that were made a long time ago and are now being kept in a special building. ■ "I went to the museum of natural history and saw a dinosaur skeleton that was so old, it had more teeth than a shark!"
Opened The act of opening something, typically with a key or by removing a lid or cover. However, this word can also refer to any action that makes something available to the public or is a sign that something has started. ■ "She opened the door to reveal a room full of cats.", ■ "The museum opened its doors for visitors after being closed for years due to the pandemic.", ■ "He opened his heart to me and told me all his deepest secrets."
ornamental adjective, Having or adding beauty, especially by adorning or embellishing something with intricate patterns or decorations., Also, being pretentious or excessively showy. ■ "The cat's collar was so ornamental that it looked like it belonged in a museum.", "He always dressed in the most ornamental clothes to impress others.
Paris A city of love that is home to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and more croissants than you can shake a stick at. ■ "I fell in love with Paris the moment I saw the Seine flow under the Pont Alexandre III. It's like a dream come true!"
Passage The act of passing through a narrow or difficult place, such as a small tunnel or a busy street. ■ "I had to pass through the crowd of tourists to get to the museum. It was like playing bumper cars!
passageways A narrow, enclosed pathway that connects two places, often with doors at each end. ■ When I was lost in the maze of the airport, I realized too late that I had been walking down a passageway the whole time. "Passageways" is also known as "passages," which is a word used by those who want to sound sophisticated and pretentious, like when they say "I took a walk down the passage." It's just a fancy way of saying "I walked down a hallway," but it makes you sound like you know things about literature and history. ■ "I decided to take a leisurely stroll through the passageways of the museum, marveling at the exquisite artifacts on display."
portrait A picture of a person, especially one that is meant to be displayed in a public place, such as on a wall or in a museum. ■ "Here's my new portrait hanging proudly on the wall!", A person's personality, character, or appearance, expressed through their actions and words. ■ "He is such a perfect portrait of his mother."
Statues A collection of inanimate objects, often made of stone or marble, and usually depicting a person, animal, or deity. ■ I went to the museum and saw a statue of a famous historical figure. It was so realistic that I thought it was alive!
unveiling The act of revealing or exposing something in a theatrical or dramatic manner, often with great fanfare and ceremony. ■ At the grand unveiling of the new museum wing, the mayor proudly revealed the hidden treasure: a painting by Van Gogh that had been lost for centuries!
wright A person who writes, such as a writer of literature or an author of articles., A type of printing press used for printing with movable type., A unit of weight equal to one pound and thirty-six ounces. ■ Example usage 1: "I'm not a professional writer, I just write for fun.", Example usage 2: "The old wright press is still in use at the museum.", Example usage 3: "I don't know how many widgets are in one wright, but it's a lot!"