Only after years of experience the actor came out with his own uniqueness, and hence word should be
fully fleshed out is given in more details, so the first blank should be a positive word and that is hallow.
The 2nd clue is unique, which bests fir with the word idiosyncratic.

Let's break down each option:

Blank (i):

A. Hollow:
- "Hollow" means lacking depth or substance. If the nature of the actor's performances was hollow, it implies they were shallow or lacked authenticity.

D. Idiosyncratic:
- "Idiosyncratic" refers to distinctive and unique qualities or characteristics. If the nature of the actor's performances became idiosyncratic, it suggests a shift towards performances that bear a unique and personal touch.

Explanation: In the given context, the actor's theater experience led to a positive transformation in his performances, indicating a move away from shallow or lacking substance (hollow) to performances that are distinct and uniquely characteristic (idiosyncratic).

Blank (ii):

D. Idiosyncratic:
- As explained earlier, "idiosyncratic" means having unique and distinctive characteristics. If the actor's performances became idiosyncratic, it implies that the characters he portrayed had a unique touch and individual voice.

E. Rapturous:
- "Rapturous" means filled with intense delight or joy. If the characters bore his unique touch in a rapturous manner, it suggests that they were portrayed with great enthusiasm and joy.

Explanation: In the given context, the positive transformation in the actor's performances led to fully fleshed-out characters that were not only idiosyncratic but also portrayed with a sense of intense delight or joy (rapturous). Option D, "idiosyncratic," is a more fitting choice for this context.

Therefore, options A and D are correct in capturing the transformation from shallow to idiosyncratic and the portrayal of characters with a unique touch and individual voice.


Blank (i):

C. Flagrant:
- "Flagrant" means conspicuously or glaringly bad. If the nature of the actor's performances was flagrant, it implies that there were obvious and glaring issues with the performances.

F. Captivating:
- "Captivating" means attracting and holding the interest or attention of someone. If the nature of the actor's performances became captivating, it suggests that the performances became highly engaging and interesting.

Explanation: In the given context, where the actor's theater experience is described as leading to a positive transformation, the use of "flagrant" doesn't align. The actor's performances are not described as conspicuously bad, but rather there's an improvement. "Captivating," while positive, may not fully capture the shift in nature from lacking substance to becoming uniquely characteristic.

In comparison, options A (Hollow) and D (Idiosyncratic) better represent the transition described in the sentence.

Blank (ii):

C. Flagrant:
- "Flagrant" does not fit well in the context of describing fully fleshed-out and captivating characters. The use of "flagrant" suggests something negative or glaringly bad, which is not aligned with the positive transformation described in the sentence.

F. Captivating:
- "Captivating" works well in describing characters that always bore the actor's unique touch and individual voice. It aligns with the idea that the characters became engaging and interesting.

While "captivating" is a suitable choice for Blank (ii), option E (Rapturous) also captures a sense of intense delight or joy, adding an extra layer to the description of the characters.

In conclusion, option C (Flagrant) is not suitable for Blank (i) due to its negative connotation, and option F (Captivating) is a fitting choice for Blank (ii).

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