Day 15 Vocabulary

A report that reveals a hidden wrongdoing.

" The exposé on the company's unethical practices led to a government investigation."

Relating to art that is a realistic representation of the real world.

" The art gallery featured a collection of figurative paintings that depicted people and landscapes."

To portray an object or person as shorter than it actually is to create an illusion of depth.

" The artist used foreshortening to make the person's arm appear to be coming out of the painting."

To make a place stronger by building defensive structures.

" The soldiers worked to fortify their position before the enemy's arrival."

Describes a disease or characteristic that is passed down from parent to child through genes.

" The patient was diagnosed with a hereditary disease that ran in their family."

Relating to an illness or condition caused by medical examination or treatment.

" The patient developed an iatrogenic infection as a result of the surgical procedure."

The process of making a person or animal immune to infection, typically by vaccination.

" The school required all students to have a full immunization record before they could enroll."

Not allowing liquid to pass through; unable to be affected by.

" She seemed impervious to criticism, and nothing anyone said could bother her."

A style of art that focuses on the impression of a moment rather than a realistic depiction.

" Monet's paintings are a prime example of Impressionism, with their soft brushstrokes and vibrant colors."

Difficult to understand or interpret; mysterious.

" His motives for leaving the company were inscrutable, and no one could figure them out."

Abusive, highly critical language.

" The political debate descended into a series of personal attacks and invective."

A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.

" The celebrity sued the magazine for libel after it published a false story about her."

Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line.

" The novel had a linear plot that was easy to follow from beginning to end."

Describes a disease, typically a tumor, that is dangerous and likely to cause harm.

" The patient was diagnosed with a malignant tumor that required immediate treatment."

The name of a newspaper or magazine at the head of the front page.

" The newspaper's masthead was well-known and respected in the industry."