VOA慢速英语:Painting Captures Moments after Lincoln's Assassination

assassination – n. the act of killing someone, such as a famous or important person usually for political reasons

porch – n. a structure attached to the entrance of a building that has a roof and that may or may not have walls

horror – n. a very strong feeling of fear, dread and shock

glow – n. a soft and steady light

banners – n. large strips of cloth with a design, picture or writing on it

balconies – n. raised platforms that are connected to the side of a building and surrounded by a low wall or railing

artifacts – n. simple objects, such as tools or weapons, that were made by people in the past

curator – n. a person who is in charge of the things in a museum

restoration – n. the act or process of returning something to its original condition by repairing it and cleaning it

rendering – n. a description, explanation or translation