The Amazing Race
Worldwide duo contest
The Amazing Race is an American reality television series in which teams of two race around the world, completing challenges at destinations for clues to the next location.
The last team to arrive at a checkpoint may be eliminated.
The format has spawned international versions: They're obsessed with The Amazing Race.
Alternate path around obstruction
- roadblockObstruction across a road
- fast forwardAccelerate playback speed
- u-turn180-degree driving reversal
- yieldProduce or relinquish
pit stop · checkpoint · speed bump · intersection · express pass · penalty · time limit · tasks
Major television and radio network
- realityWhat actually exists
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- seriesOrdered set of related items
- episodesDistinct parts of a series
seasons · contestants · elimination · challenges · primetime · ratings · broadcast · network
Places one travels to
- countriesSovereign political territories
- airportsFacilities for aircraft arrival
- flightsScheduled air travel segments
- taxisHired city cars
landmarks · culture · languages · connections · layovers · customs · train stations · continents
Those who compete
- opponentsThose who compete against
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- first placeWinning position
last place · winners · million dollars · prize · standings · photo finish · footrace · mat
Formal union of parties
- navigationDetermining position and course
- planningArranging for future events
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- decision-makingProcess of choosing actions
risk-taking · prioritizing · time management · logistics · maneuvering · foresight · reading clues · language barriers
Shared business arrangement
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- trustConfidence in another
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
collaboration · support · synergy · bickering · conflict · compatibility · married couples · siblings
detour
Alternate path around obstruction
- roadblockObstruction across a road
- fast forwardAccelerate playback speed
- u-turn180-degree driving reversal
yield · pit stop · checkpoint · speed bump · intersection · express pass · penalty · time limit · tasks · navigate
CBS
Major television and radio network
- realityWhat actually exists
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- seriesOrdered set of related items
episodes · seasons · contestants · elimination · challenges · primetime · ratings · broadcast · network · host
destinations
Places one travels to
- countriesSovereign political territories
- airportsFacilities for aircraft arrival
- flightsScheduled air travel segments
taxis · landmarks · culture · languages · connections · layovers · customs · train stations · continents · global
rivals
Those who compete
- opponentsThose who compete against
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
first place · last place · winners · million dollars · prize · standings · photo finish · footrace · mat · check-in
alliance
Formal union of parties
- navigationDetermining position and course
- planningArranging for future events
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
decision-making · risk-taking · prioritizing · time management · logistics · maneuvering · foresight · reading clues · language barriers · money management
partnership
Shared business arrangement
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- trustConfidence in another
cooperation · collaboration · support · synergy · bickering · conflict · compatibility · married couples · siblings · parent-child
- reality TVSurvivor, contestant, The Bachelor, elimination, The Bachelorette
The Amazing RaceBig Brother
Totalitarian surveillance authority
Love Island · The Real World · Survivor · Naked and Afraid · The Bachelor
The Amazing RaceSurvivor
Castaways compete for millions
American Idol · The Voice · America's Got Talent · MasterChef · The Bachelorette
The Amazing RaceJeopardy!
Quiz show, reversed format
Wheel of Fortune · The Chase · chess tournament · spelling bee
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