Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

ESSAY > OXYMORON > Flashcards

OXYMORON Flashcards

1
Q

Oxymoron1: Act naturally

A

She tried to act naturally during the interview, despite feeling nervous.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Oxymoron2: Advanced beginner

A

As an advanced beginner in painting, she had mastered the basics but still had much to learn.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Oxymoron3: Aging youth

A

His aging youth was marked by a wisdom that belied his years.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Oxymoron4: Alone together

A

Despite being alone together, they felt a deep connection.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Oxymoron5: Bittersweet

A

The end of summer was bittersweet, as they were sad to leave but excited for the new school year.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Oxymoron6: Bitter sweet

A

The film’s ending was bittersweet, leaving the audience both uplifted and melancholic.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Oxymoron7: Brutally honest

A

His brutally honest feedback was harsh but necessary for improvement.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Oxymoron8: Boring excitement

A

The anticipation of waiting in a long line was a kind of boring excitement.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Oxymoron9: Calculated risk

A

Investing in the startup was a calculated risk, carefully evaluated before making the decision.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Oxymoron10: Cautious optimism

A

She approached the project with cautious optimism, hoping for success but preparing for setbacks.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Oxymoron11: Clearly confused

A

His instructions were so unclear that they left everyone clearly confused.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Oxymoron12: Cold fire

A

The cold fire of their argument left a lasting impact on their relationship.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Oxymoron13: Crumpled perfection

A

The crumpled perfection of the old manuscript added to its charm and historical value.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Oxymoron14: Dark light

A

The dark light of the moon cast eerie shadows across the landscape.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Oxymoron15: Deafening silence

A

The room was filled with a deafening silence after the shocking announcement.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Oxymoron16: Difficult easy

A

The problem was a difficult easy, seeming simple at first but complex upon closer examination.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Oxymoron17: Double standard

A

There was a clear double standard in the way the rules were enforced.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Oxymoron18: Dull brilliance

A

His dull brilliance in the field of physics was evident in his unassuming yet groundbreaking work.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Oxymoron19: Enormous smallness

A

The enormous smallness of the details in the artwork made it fascinating up close.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Oxymoron20: Excruciating pleasure

A

The excruciating pleasure of the intense workout was both painful and satisfying.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Oxymoron21: Fake reality

A

The fake reality presented in the film made it a compelling yet surreal experience.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Oxymoron22: Final draft

A

The museum displayed the final draft of the historical document.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Oxymoron23: Freezer burn

A

The meat had freezer burn, indicating it had been stored too long.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Oxymoron24: Friendly enemy

A

Their friendly enemy relationship was marked by playful banter and mutual respect.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Oxymoron25: Genuine imitation

A

The artist’s genuine imitation of the classical style was highly praised.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Oxymoron26: Good grief

A

When she heard the news, she exclaimed, ‘Good grief!’ at the shocking revelation.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Oxymoron27: Gorgeous mess

A

The dinner table was a gorgeous mess of colorful dishes and half-eaten food.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Oxymoron28: Great depression

A

The Great Depression was a time of severe economic hardship.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Oxymoron29: Growing smaller

A

The city seemed to be growing smaller as its outskirts expanded and merged with neighboring areas.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Oxymoron30: Happily married

A

They were a happily married couple who enjoyed each other’s company.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Oxymoron31: Heavily light

A

The play had a heavy lightness, combining serious themes with humorous moments.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Oxymoron32: Honest thief

A

The honest thief’s confession was an unexpected twist in the story.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Oxymoron33: Humorous tragedy

A

The play was a humorous tragedy, blending comedy with moments of deep sorrow.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Oxymoron34: Imperfect perfection

A

The artist’s work displayed an imperfect perfection that added to its allure.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

Oxymoron35: Impossible possibility

A

The concept of time travel is an impossible possibility that fascinates many.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

Oxymoron36: Incomplete whole

A

The sculpture was an incomplete whole, leaving part of the design open to interpretation.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Oxymoron37: Jumbo shrimp

A

The restaurant served delicious jumbo shrimp as part of its seafood platter.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

Oxymoron38: Living dead

A

The zombie movie featured a terrifying portrayal of the living dead.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

Oxymoron39: Logical nonsense

A

His argument was a blend of logical nonsense, making sense only to him.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

Oxymoron40: Loud whisper

A

The loud whisper across the room was meant to keep the conversation private yet noticeable.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

Oxymoron41: Love hate

A

Their relationship was a classic example of love hate, filled with passionate arguments and deep affection.

42
Q

Oxymoron42: Married bachelor

A

The term ‘married bachelor’ was used humorously to describe someone living a single lifestyle despite being in a relationship.

43
Q

Oxymoron43: Modern classic

A

The novel is considered a modern classic, blending contemporary themes with timeless storytelling.

44
Q

Oxymoron44: Naked truth

A

He revealed the naked truth about the company’s financial struggles.

45
Q

Oxymoron45: Near miss

A

The car crash was a near miss, narrowly avoiding a serious accident.

46
Q

Oxymoron46: Old news

A

The scandal was old news, having been overshadowed by more recent events.

47
Q

Oxymoron47: Only option

A

With the store closing, the only option was to shop online.

48
Q

Oxymoron48: Open secret

A

The mayor’s resignation was an open secret among the staff before it was publicly announced.

49
Q

Oxymoron49: Original copy

A

The museum displayed the original copy of the historical document.

50
Q

Oxymoron50: Passive aggression

A

Her passive aggression was evident in the way she avoided direct confrontation.

51
Q

Oxymoron51: Perfect imperfection

A

The handmade vase had a perfect imperfection that made it uniquely beautiful.

52
Q

Oxymoron52: Political ethics

A

The discussion on political ethics revealed a complex interplay of moral considerations and realpolitik.

53
Q

Oxymoron53: Pretty ugly

A

The old chair was pretty ugly but had sentimental value.

54
Q

Oxymoron54: Private public

A

The private public space was designed for personal reflection amidst a bustling environment.

55
Q

Oxymoron55: Quiet storm

A

The quiet storm of criticism was brewing beneath the surface, ready to explode.

56
Q

Oxymoron56: Rough luxury

A

The rugged elegance of the resort offered a sense of rough luxury.

57
Q

Oxymoron57: Same difference

A

When asked whether one method was better than the other, he replied, ‘It’s the same difference.’

58
Q

Oxymoron58: Seriously funny

A

The comedian’s seriously funny routine had the audience laughing uncontrollably.

59
Q

Oxymoron59: Sharp dullness

A

The knife’s sharp dullness made it ineffective for cutting through the meat.

60
Q

Oxymoron60: Silent scream

A

Her silent scream for help was evident in her desperate eyes.

61
Q

Oxymoron61: Simple complexity

A

The design was a study in simple complexity, combining straightforward elements in a sophisticated manner.

62
Q

Oxymoron62: Small crowd

A

Despite being called a ‘crowd,’ the gathering was actually a small crowd.

63
Q

Oxymoron63: Soft rock

A

The band’s music was a blend of soft rock, creating a mellow yet engaging sound.

64
Q

Oxymoron64: Spiritual materialism

A

The philosophy of spiritual materialism seemed contradictory, blending material wealth with spiritual pursuits.

65
Q

Oxymoron65: Sublime absurdity

A

The film’s plot was a mix of sublime absurdity, presenting fantastical elements in a profoundly moving way.

66
Q

Oxymoron66: Superficial depth

A

The novel had a superficial depth, offering only a surface-level exploration of complex themes.

67
Q

Oxymoron67: Sweet sorrow

A

The farewell was a sweet sorrow, filled with both joy for the future and sadness for the departure.

68
Q

Oxymoron68: Temporary permanence

A

The contract offered a sense of temporary permanence, binding for a set period but open to renewal.

69
Q

Oxymoron69: Tight looseness

A

The fit of the clothing was a tight looseness, designed to be snug yet comfortable.

70
Q

Oxymoron70: True fiction

A

The novel’s true fiction created a narrative that felt real despite being entirely imaginary.

71
Q

Oxymoron71: Unbiased opinion

A

He strived to offer an unbiased opinion, though complete objectivity is challenging.

72
Q

Oxymoron72: Uncertain certainty

A

The forecast provided an uncertain certainty about the weather for the weekend.

73
Q

Oxymoron73: Unique commonality

A

The festival celebrated the unique commonality of diverse cultures coming together.

74
Q

Oxymoron74: Unusual norm

A

The company’s workforce exhibited diverse uniformity, reflecting both varied backgrounds and shared values.

75
Q

Oxymoron75: Visible darkness

A

The visible darkness of the eclipse created a dramatic backdrop against the sky.

76
Q

Oxymoron76: Virtual reality

A

The game’s virtual reality provided an immersive experience that felt incredibly real.

77
Q

Oxymoron77: Waking dream

A

The experience was like a waking dream, blending reality with surreal elements.

78
Q

Oxymoron78: War hero

A

He was celebrated as a war hero for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.

79
Q

Oxymoron79: White black

A

The design used white black contrasts to create a striking visual effect.

80
Q

Oxymoron80: Wise fool

A

The character was a wise fool, offering profound insights wrapped in seemingly foolish behavior.

81
Q

Oxymoron81: Wonderful disaster

A

The event was a wonderful disaster, with chaos that somehow turned into something memorable and positive.

82
Q

Oxymoron82: Yearly anniversary

A

The yearly anniversary celebration was a momentous occasion for the company.

83
Q

Oxymoron83: Zero sum

A

The negotiation was a zero-sum game, where one party’s gain was exactly matched by the other party’s loss.

84
Q

Oxymoron84: Absent presence

A

Her absent presence at the meeting was felt in the room’s quiet tension.

85
Q

Oxymoron85: Agree to disagree

A

They decided to agree to disagree on the matter, respecting each other’s differing opinions.

86
Q

Oxymoron86: Awfully good

A

The movie was awfully good, combining elements of bad and entertaining in a unique way.

87
Q

Oxymoron87: Big baby

A

The big baby in the room was both a literal child and a term for someone overly sensitive.

88
Q

Oxymoron88: Commonly rare

A

The artist’s work was commonly rare, celebrated frequently but remaining unique in quality.

89
Q

Oxymoron89: Cruel kindness

A

His cruel kindness was evident in the way he pushed his friend to confront uncomfortable truths.

90
Q

Oxymoron90: Deadly serious

A

The situation was deadly serious, requiring utmost attention and gravity.

91
Q

Oxymoron91: Daringly cautious

A

Her daringly cautious approach to the project ensured both innovation and safety.

92
Q

Oxymoron92: Emptied full

A

The room seemed emptied full, with every space utilized despite appearing vacant.

93
Q

Oxymoron93: Fast slow

A

The video was edited in a fast slow motion, highlighting moments with dramatic effect.

94
Q

Oxymoron94: Genuine fake

A

The genuine fake of the antique added an intriguing story to its history.

95
Q

Oxymoron95: Healthy disease

A

The term ‘healthy disease’ was used metaphorically to describe a habit that was damaging yet pervasive.

96
Q

Oxymoron96: Honest deception

A

The honest deception in the play was a clever twist that kept the audience guessing.

97
Q

Oxymoron97: Icy fire

A

The icy fire of the frost-covered leaves created a stunning and paradoxical visual effect.

98
Q

Oxymoron98: Living death

A

The concept of living death reflected a state of existence devoid of joy or vitality.

99
Q

Oxymoron99: Loud silence

A

The loud silence of the empty house was filled with unspoken memories.

100
Q

Oxymoron100: Organic synthetic

A

The organic synthetic fabric combined natural and artificial elements for a unique texture.

ESSAY (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions