★
테스트를 통해 어휘력 다지기!
☞ 어휘력 [wish - (27)] - Ⅳ → [단어/숙어 1]
★
"blame"의 '동사형' 동의어.
1.
What does it mean to accuse someone?
A) Praise them for their actions
B) Claim they committed a wrongdoing
C) Ignore their behavior
D) Defend them in court
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Accuse" means to assert
that someone has committed a fault or crime.
2.
Which word best describes criticizing a decision?
A) Supporting it
B) Ignoring it
C) Evaluating it negatively
D) Celebrating it
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Criticize" involves expressing disapproval or pointing out flaws.
3.
To condemn someone’s actions is to:
A) Slightly disagree
B) Strongly disapprove morally
C) Offer constructive feedback
D) Forgive them
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Condemn" implies a strong moral judgment, often publicly.
4.
What distinguishes denounce from other synonyms?
A) It’s done privately
B) It’s always legal
C) It’s always gentle
D) It’s done publicly
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Denounce" is to publicly declare something wrong or evil.
5.
To fault someone is to:
A) Blame them for a problem
B) Compliment their effort
C) Ignore their mistake
D) Help them fix it
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Fault" means assigning responsibility for a failure or issue.
6.
What does it mean to rebuke someone?
A) Praise them
B) Gently advise them
C) Strongly criticize their behavior
D) Avoid confrontation
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Rebuke" is a sharp or stern disapproval of someone’s actions.
7.
When you reproach someone, you:
A) Express disappointment
B) Celebrate their success
C) Ignore their mistake
D) Encourage them
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Reproach" conveys disapproval often mixed with disappointment.
8.
To scold a child means to:
A) Calmly explain
B) Emotionally reprimand
C) Reward them
D) Ignore their behavior
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Scold" is often emotional and directed at misbehavior.
9.
What is unique about chide compared to “scold”?
A) It’s more emotional
B) It’s more formal
C) It’s softer or moralistic
D) It’s louder
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Chide" is usually gentler and can carry a moral tone.
10.
A censure is typically:
A) Informal praise
B) Official approval
C) Formal disapproval
D) Private complaint
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Censure" is a formal and strong expression of disapproval.
11.
To hold someone responsible means:
A) Forgive them
B) Praise their effort
C) Ignore their role
D) Assign blame for an outcome
Answer: D
Explanation:
It means attributing accountability for a result or action.
12.
To pin the blame is to:
A) Share credit
B) Avoid responsibility
C) Assign fault to someone
D) Offer help
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Pin the blame" means placing responsibility on someone,
often unfairly.
13.
What does it mean to lay the blame?
A) Hide the truth
B) Assign responsibility
C) Celebrate success
D) Avoid conflict
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Lay the blame" is to attribute the cause of a problem to someone.
14.
To charge someone in legal terms is to:
A) Praise them
B) Accuse them formally
C) Invite them
D) Ignore them
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Charge" refers to formally accusing someone of a crime.
15.
What does it mean to accost someone?
A) Greet politely
B) Avoid them
C) Thank them
D) Approach aggressively
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Accost" involves confronting someone,
often in a hostile or critical way.
16.
What does blame generally imply?
A) Assigning praise
B) Avoiding responsibility
C) Assigning fault
D) Offering support
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Blame" means to hold someone responsible for a fault or wrong.
17.
Distinguish accuse from charge:
Which sentence best distinguishes accuse from charge?
A) "Accuse" is used only in court, while "charge" is informal.
B) "Accuse" is a general claim of wrongdoing,
while "charge" is a formal legal action.
C) "Charge" means to praise someone,
while "accuse" means to insult them.
D) Both words mean the same and are interchangeable
in all contexts.
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Accuse" is broader and informal;
"charge" is a formal legal term.
18.
Difference between criticize and condemn:
What is the main difference between criticize and condemn?
A) "Criticize" is more emotional than "condemn."
B) "Criticize" is used in legal contexts, "condemn" is not.
C) "Condemn" is softer than "criticize."
D) "Condemn" implies moral judgment,
while "criticize" is general disapproval.
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Condemn" carries a strong moral or ethical tone.
19.
Distinguish rebuke from reproach:
How does rebuke differ from reproach?
A) "Rebuke" is softer and emotional, "reproach" is harsh.
B) "Reproach" is used in legal settings, "rebuke" is not.
C) "Rebuke" is direct and stern,
"reproach" often expresses disappointment.
D) Both are identical in tone and usage.
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Rebuke" is more forceful;
"reproach" is tinged with disappointment.
20.
Difference between scold and chide:
What distinguishes scold from chide?
A) "Scold" is more emotional and loud,
"chide" is gentler and moralistic.
B) "Chide" is used only for children, "scold" is not.
C) "Scold" is formal, "chide" is slang.
D) Both are used interchangeably in all contexts.
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Scold" is often louder and emotional;
"chide" is softer and moral.
21.
Distinguish denounce from criticize:
How does denounce differ from criticize?
A) "Denounce" is private, "criticize" is public.
B) "Criticize" is stronger than "denounce."
C) "Denounce" is public and formal,
"criticize" can be informal.
D) Both are legal terms.
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Denounce" is a public declaration of disapproval.
22.
Difference between fault and blame:
What is the difference between fault and blame?
A) "Fault" refers to the person, "blame" refers to the action.
B) "Blame" is more emotional,
"fault" is about assigning responsibility.
C) "Fault" is used in praise, "blame" is not.
D) Both are used only in legal contexts.
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Blame" can be emotional;
"fault" is about cause and responsibility.
23.
Distinguish censure from criticize:
How does censure differ from criticize?
A) "Censure" is informal, "criticize" is formal.
B) "Criticize" is stronger than "censure."
C) "Censure" is official and formal, "criticize" is general.
D) Both are used only in politics.
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Censure" is formal and often used in official settings.
24.
Difference between hold responsible and lay the blame:
What distinguishes hold responsible from lay the blame?
A) "Lay the blame" is used in praise,
"hold responsible" is not.
B) "Hold responsible" is emotional, "lay the blame" is legal.
C) Both are used only in business contexts.
D) "Hold responsible" is neutral,
"lay the blame" can imply unfairness.
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Lay the blame" can suggest shifting responsibility unfairly.
25.
Distinguish pin the blame from accuse:
How does pin the blame differ from accuse?
A) "Pin the blame" is more casual and may imply unfairness.
B) "Accuse" is used only in politics.
C) "Pin the blame" is a legal term, "accuse" is not.
D) Both are identical in meaning.
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Pin the blame" often implies assigning fault unfairly or strategically.
26.
Difference between reproach and scold:
What is the key difference between reproach and scold?
A) "Scold" is more emotional and loud,
"reproach" is quieter and disappointed.
B) "Reproach" is used only for children.
C) "Scold" is formal, "reproach" is slang.
D) Both are used in legal contexts.
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Scold" is emotional;
"reproach" is more subtle and disappointment-based.
27.
Distinguish condemn from denounce:
How does condemn differ from denounce?
A) "Condemn" is private, "denounce" is public.
B) "Denounce" is softer than "condemn."
C) "Condemn" implies moral judgment,
"denounce" is a public declaration.
D) Both are used only in religious contexts.
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Condemn" carries moral weight;
"denounce" is about public exposure.
28.
Difference between accost and rebuke:
What distinguishes accost from rebuke?
A) "Accost" involves physical confrontation, "rebuke" is verbal.
B) "Accost" is aggressive and sudden,
"rebuke" is deliberate and verbal.
C) "Rebuke" is informal, "accost" is formal.
D) Both are used only in legal settings.
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Accost" is aggressive and confrontational;
"rebuke" is verbal and corrective.
29.
Distinguish blame from hold responsible:
How does blame differ from hold responsible?
A) "Hold responsible" is used only in families.
B) "Blame" is legal, "hold responsible" is not.
C) Both are interchangeable.
D) "Blame" is emotional,
"hold responsible" is neutral and formal.
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Blame" often carries emotional tone;
"hold responsible" is more objective.
30.
Difference between charge and accuse:
What is the difference between charge and accuse?
A) "Charge" is informal, "accuse" is legal.
B) "Charge" is a formal legal accusation,
"accuse" is general.
C) "Accuse" is stronger than "charge."
D) Both are used only in politics.
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Charge" is a formal legal term;
"accuse" is broader and informal.
31.
Distinguish chide from reproach:
How does chide differ from reproach?
A) "Chide" is gentler and moralistic,
"reproach" expresses disappointment.
B) "Reproach" is used only for children.
C) "Chide" is louder than "reproach."
D) Both are used only in religious contexts.
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Chide" is soft and moral;
"reproach" is more emotional and disappointed.
32.
She was ___ loudly for being late to class.
A) praised
B) rewarded
C) charged
D) scolded
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Scolded" fits the context of loud disapproval.
33.
The board voted to ___ the CEO for misconduct.
A) censure
B) admire
C) ignore
D) promote
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Censure" is used in formal settings.
34.
He was ___ by his boss for missing the deadline.
A) blamed
B) scolded
C) rebuked
D) charged
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Rebuked" implies strong disapproval from authority.
35.
Instead of offering support,
he chose to ___ every decision she made.
A) criticize
B) admire
C) accept
D) explain
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Criticize" fits the context of constant disapproval.
36.
The reporter tried to ___ the politician with tough questions.
A) admire
B) accost
C) celebrate
D) forgive
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Accost" implies confrontational approach.
37.
The mayor publicly ___ the corruption scandal,
calling it a betrayal of public trust.
A) criticized
B) blamed
C) charged
D) condemned
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Condemned" is used for strong public disapproval.
38.
It’s easy to ___ on others when things go wrong.
A) lay the blame
B) praise
C) reward
D) ignore
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Lay the blame" means assigning fault.
39.
It’s unfair to ___ her for something beyond her control.
A) accuse
B) scold
C) fault
D) condemn
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Fault" fits the context of unfair blame.
40.
He was quick to ___ the policy as harmful and unjust.
A) denounce
B) criticize
C) blame
D) scold
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Denounce" emphasizes public and formal rejection.
41.
Her mother looked at her with ___ after hearing about the lie.
A) joy
B) pride
C) reproach
D) relief
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Reproach" conveys disappointment.
42.
He tends to ___ others instead of accepting his own faults.
A) blame
B) admire
C) forgive
D) reward
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Blame" means to assign fault to others,
often to avoid personal responsibility.
43.
The teacher gave a sharp ___ to the student
for speaking out of turn.
A) praise
B) reward
C) compliment
D) rebuke
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Rebuke" is a stern reprimand.
44.
The coach didn’t ___ the player for the loss,
saying it was a team effort.
A) fault
B) praise
C) ignore
D) reward
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Fault" means to assign responsibility.
45.
The professor gently ___ the student
for not citing sources properly.
A) praised
B) chided
C) ignored
D) rewarded
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Chide" is a soft, moral correction.
46.
He didn’t deserve such harsh ___ for a minor mistake.
A) reproach
B) praise
C) reward
D) celebration
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Reproach" fits the context of emotional disapproval.
47.
The witness claimed to have seen the suspect
and decided to ___ him of theft.
A) praise
B) accuse
C) ignore
D) reward
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Accuse" means to claim someone committed a wrongdoing.
48.
He didn’t yell, but he did ___ her for being careless.
A) scold
B) blame
C) condemn
D) chide
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Chide" is gentler than "scold."
49.
The manager was ___ for the failed project.
A) held responsible
B) praised
C) rewarded
D) ignored
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Held responsible" means assigned accountability.
50.
The senator faced official ___ for violating ethics rules.
A) praise
B) reward
C) censure
D) applause
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Censure" is formal disapproval.
51.
She was unfairly ___ of cheating on the exam,
even though there was no evidence.
A) accused
B) blamed
C) charged
D) scolded
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Accused" fits the context of being wrongly suspected.
52.
Don’t try to ___ on me; I wasn’t even there.
A) praise
B) pin the blame
C) reward
D) ignore
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Pin the blame" means unfairly assigning fault.
53.
We must ___ those who caused the damage.
A) hold responsible
B) admire
C) forgive
D) celebrate
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Hold responsible" fits the context of accountability.
54.
She was formally ___ with fraud last week.
A) blamed
B) scolded
C) reproached
D) charged
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Charged" fits legal context.
55.
They tried to ___ on the intern to protect the manager.
A) pin the blame
B) scold
C) accuse
D) chide
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Pin the blame" implies strategic fault-shifting.
56.
Don’t ___ me for the mistake; I followed your instructions.
A) praise
B) reward
C) blame
D) ignore
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Blame" means assigning fault.
57.
The activist stood on stage to ___ the unfair treatment of workers.
A) denounce
B) praise
C) ignore
D) reward
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Denounce" means to publicly declare something wrong.
58.
He refused to ___ on his team and took full responsibility.
A) scold
B) accuse
C) charge
D) lay the blame
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Lay the blame" fits the context of responsibility.
59.
He was suddenly ___ by a stranger demanding answers.
A) accosted
B) praised
C) rewarded
D) ignored
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Accosted" means approached aggressively.
60.
The manager didn’t hesitate to ___ the team’s poor performance
during the meeting.
A) praise
B) criticize
C) ignore
D) celebrate
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Criticize" means to express disapproval.
61.
The international community
was quick to ___ the violent actions of the regime.
A) support
B) condemn
C) ignore
D) justify
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Condemn" implies strong moral disapproval.
62.
The parent began to ___ the child for drawing on the wall.
A) admire
B) ignore
C) hug
D) scold
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Scold" is emotional reprimand.
63.
The police decided to ___ him with theft
after reviewing the evidence.
A) charge
B) praise
C) reward
D) ignore
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Charge" is a formal legal accusation.
'영어 어휘력 기르기' 카테고리의 다른 글
| 어휘력 [wish - (27)] - Ⅳ → [단어/숙어 2] → [테스트 1] (0) | 2025.12.30 |
|---|---|
| 어휘력 [wish - (27)] - Ⅳ → [단어/숙어 1] → [테스트 5] (0) | 2025.12.30 |
| 어휘력 [wish - (27)] - Ⅳ → [단어/숙어 1] → [테스트 3] (1) | 2025.12.29 |
| 어휘력 [wish - (27)] - Ⅳ → [단어/숙어 1] → [테스트 2] (0) | 2025.12.28 |
| 어휘력 [wish - (27)] - Ⅳ → [단어/숙어 1] → [테스트 1] (0) | 2025.12.28 |