Off one out (antonyms)
poignant / touching / evocative / profound / heart-rending / mundane
mundane
Despite his i______ vision, he navigated the bustling city with an astonishing sense of confidence and awareness.
Despite his impaired vision, he navigated the bustling city with an astonishing sense of confidence and awareness.
stencils, murals, motifs, placards, street art
One of the most famous examples of _________ is found in the ancient city of Pompeii, where the walls of buildings were adorned with colorful paintings depicting scenes of daily life.
One of the most famous examples of murals is found in the ancient city of Pompeii, where the walls of buildings were adorned with colorful paintings depicting scenes of daily life.
We've only slightly s____ s_____ t_____ s_____ with our discussion. There is much more to it.
We've only slightly scratched the surface with our discussion. There is much more to it.
tabloid, lampoon, scoop, documentaries, fringe media
________ is a newspaper that is about half the page size of an ordinary newspaper and that contains news in condensed form and much photographic matter.
Tabloid is a newspaper that is about half the page size of an ordinary newspaper and that contains news in condensed form and much photographic matter.
gritty / raw / harsh / refined / gruesome / brutal
refined
The artist's t_________ soul found solace in the chaotic brushstrokes of his latest masterpiece, reflecting the inner turmoil that had long plagued his existence.
The artist's tormented soul found solace in the chaotic brushstrokes of his latest masterpiece, reflecting the inner turmoil that had long plagued his existence.
stencils, murals, motifs, placards, street art
Unlike traditional art forms, ________ is often unauthorized and is intended to be temporary.
Unlike traditional art forms, street art is often unauthorized and is intended to be temporary.
The healthcare reforms s______ a c______ with voters.
The healthcare reforms struck a chord with voters.
tabloid, lampoon, scoop, documentaries, fringe media
__________ - films or television or radio programmes that give facts and information about a subject.
Documentaries - films or television or radio programmes that give facts and information about a subject.
Odd one out
impared / diminished / compromised / robust / hampered / flawed
robust
The s_______ demonstrated an unparalleled ability to recall intricate details from historical texts, captivating the audience with his profound insights and exceptional memory.
The savant demonstrated an unparalleled ability to recall intricate details from historical texts, captivating the audience with his profound insights and exceptional memory.
stencils, murals, motifs, placards, street art
One of the great advantages of using ________ is that they allow you to easily replicate intricate designs or patterns.
One of the great advantages of using stencils is that they allow you to easily replicate intricate designs or patterns.
Just like the rest of us, athletes get cravings for their g_____ p_______ foods.
Just like the rest of us, athletes get cravings for their guilty pleasure foods.
tabloid, lampoon, scoop, documentaries, fringe media
_________ often experiments with bold and unconventional approaches, which may appeal to niche audiences.
Fringe media often experiments with bold and unconventional approaches, which may appeal to niche audiences.
tormented / anguished / besieged / wretched / haunted / content
content
The book describes the g______ realities of life on the streets.
The book describes the gritty realities of life on the streets.
stencils, murals, motifs, placards, street art
_______ are recurring elements or themes that appear throughout a literary work, artwork, or any creative piece.
Motifs are recurring elements or themes that appear throughout a literary work, artwork, or any creative piece.
The teacher lectured us on the dangers of smoking, and then, to d____ h_____ t_____ p______, he showed us the lungs of someone who died from emphysema.
The teacher lectured us on the dangers of smoking, and then, to drive home the point, he showed us the lungs of someone who died from emphysema.
tabloid, lampoon, scoop, documentaries, fringe media
A ______ is an exclusive news story broken by a single journalist or a group of journalists working together. Good ______ will attract a great deal of attention for the journalists and newspapers involved, with most major papers urging their staff to get as many _______ as possible to add to the paper's prestige and perceived value.
A scoop is an exclusive news story broken by a single journalist or a group of journalists working together. Good scoops will attract a great deal of attention for the journalists and newspapers involved, with most major papers urging their staffs to get as many scoops as possible to add to the paper's prestige and perceived value.
savant / virtuoso / prodigy / ignoramus / luminary / pundit
ignoramus
This story of a young boy confronting nature to save his village is both p_______ and universal.
This story of a young boy confronting nature to save his village is both poignant and universal.
stencils, murals, motifs, placards, street art
Often seen at protests, events, or public gatherings, ________ can be made from various materials like cardboard or poster board and are designed to catch the eye and communicate a specific statement to passersby.
Often seen at protests, events, or public gatherings, placards can be made from various materials like cardboard or poster board and are designed to catch the eye and communicate a specific statement to passersby.
Not all bacteria are harmful - in fact we have an important s_______ r_______ with many that live in and on us.
Not all bacteria are harmful - in fact we have an important symbiotic relationship with many that live in and on us.
tabloid, lampoon, scoop, documentaries, fringe media
A ________ is a written attack or satire that ridicules a person, group, or institution
A lampoon is a written attack or satire that ridicules a person, group, or institution