Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given:-
The painting's intricate details and subtle use of colors were ____ by the dim lighting in the gallery.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → obscured
Complete sentence: The painting's intricate details and subtle use of colors were obscured by the dim lighting in the gallery. Dim lighting makes it hard to see the fine details and soft colours of a painting.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) enhanced | to improve the quality or beauty of something (dim light cannot improve fine details) | Good lighting enhanced the beauty of the statue. |
| (2) obscured (answer) | to hide something or make it hard to see or understand | Thick clouds obscured the mountain peaks. |
| (3) amplified | to make something louder or stronger, usually a sound or a feeling (it is the reverse of what dim light does) | The microphone amplified her voice. |
| (4) highlighted | to draw attention to something or make it stand out (dim lighting does the opposite) | The report highlighted the need for more schools. |