Antique Restoration Vocabulary

verb to polish or clean something, especially a surface or object, to make it look new or shiny

• The interior designer was hired to furbish the new office space.
• I need to furbish my room before the guests arrive.
• Let's furbish this old bike and make it look brand new.
• She furbished her resume to make it more appealing to potential employers.

verb to decay or disintegrate gradually

adjective in a state of decay or decomposition

• The old books in the library were found moldering on the shelves.
• I found some moldering leftovers in the back of the fridge.
• I ain't touching that moldering sandwich, it looks gross.
• His dreams of becoming a famous musician were moldering away as he settled into a desk job.

adjective an adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'moth eaten' describes something that has been damaged or eaten by moths

• The antique rug in the museum was moth-eaten and in need of restoration.
• I found a moth-eaten sweater at the thrift store for a great price.
• His old leather jacket looked so moth-eaten, it was embarrassing.
• The once grand mansion now stood in ruins, its moth-eaten facade a sad reminder of its former glory.