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"flicker"의 동의어 (3).
1.
The butterfly's wings began to _______
as it prepared to take flight from the flower.
(A) Flutter
(B) Oscillate
(C) Blaze
(D) Coruscate
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
'Flutter' describes the light, rapid flapping movement of wings.
2.
I saw a tiny _______ of light through the dense fog,
giving me hope that a house was nearby.
(A) Flare
(B) Glimmer
(C) Tremble
(D) Flit
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Glimmer' refers to a very faint or dim light,
often seen from a distance or through an obstruction.
3.
The curtains started to _______ in the gentle breeze coming
through the open window.
(A) Quaver
(B) Sparkle
(C) Waver
(D) Flash
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
'Waver' means to move unsteadily or shake slightly,
often used for light or thin objects in the wind.
4.
The cold winter wind
made the small child _______ uncontrollably
while waiting for the bus.
(A) Glow
(B) Twinkle
(C) Glitter
(D) Tremble
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
'Tremble' is an involuntary shaking movement
caused by cold, fear, or weakness.
5.
Watching the tall grass _______
in the wind felt like looking at the waves of a green ocean.
(A) Undulate
(B) Flash
(C) Flicker
(D) Vacillate
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
'Undulate' describes a smooth, wave-like motion or appearance.
6.
The diamond ring began to _______ brilliantly
under the jewelry store's spotlights.
(A) Quiver
(B) Sparkle
(C) Flit
(D) Blaze
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Sparkle' means to shine with many small, bright points of light.
7.
He tends to _______ between choosing the blue car or the red one,
unable to make a final decision.
(A) Vacillate
(B) Gleam
(C) Shimmer
(D) Flutter
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
'Vacillate' means to be indecisive or to waver
between different opinions or actions.
8.
The campfire continued to _______ softly long
after the sun had set,
providing a warm atmosphere.
(A) Quaver
(B) Glow
(C) Oscillate
(D) Flare
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Glow' refers to a steady,
warm light emitted by something hot without a flame.
9.
A look of sudden joy
began to _______ in her eyes when she heard the good news.
(A) Waver
(B) Tremble
(C) Gleam
(D) Blaze
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
'Gleam' describes a brief or soft beam of light,
often reflecting an emotion in someone's eyes.
10.
The old neon sign started to _______,
indicating that the bulb was about to burn out.
(A) Glitter
(B) Flicker
(C) Undulate
(D) Coruscate
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Flicker' means to shine or burn unsteadily,
turning on and off rapidly.
11.
The majestic eagle began to _______ its wings over the canyon
before diving for its prey.
(A) Flutter
(B) Flash
(C) Flit
(D) Glow
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
'Flutter' is used for the rapid movement of wings or light objects.
12.
The hummingbird seemed to _______
from one blossom to another with incredible speed.
(A) Flit
(B) Blaze
(C) Quiver
(D) Waver
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
'Flit' means to move quickly and lightly
from one place to another.
13.
A sudden _______ of light from the lighthouse
guided the lost ship back toward the harbor.
(A) Glimmer
(B) Flash
(C) Vacillate
(D) Quaver
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Flash' is a sudden, brief, and intense burst of light.
14.
The stars started to _______ in the clear night sky,
looking like tiny diamonds on velvet.
(A) Undulate
(B) Twinkle
(C) Tremble
(D) Oscillate
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Twinkle' describes the intermittent, sparkling light of stars.
15.
The sun's reflection began to _______
on the surface of the lake as the boat passed by.
(A) Coruscate
(B) Shimmer
(C) Flit
(D) Glow
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Shimmer' is a soft, wavering light,
typically seen on water or silk.
16.
Her voice started to _______ with emotion
as she delivered the difficult news to her family.
(A) Sparkle
(B) Flare
(C) Quaver
(D) Gleam
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
'Quaver' refers to a voice shaking or trembling
due to emotion or weakness.
17.
The pendulum of the antique clock
will _______ back and forth with perfect regularity.
(A) Flicker
(B) Oscillate
(C) Glitter
(D) Flutter
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Oscillate' means
to move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm.
18.
The intense heat of the desert
caused the horizon to _______ and look like a lake.
(A) Quiver
(B) Blaze
(C) Shimmer
(D) Flit
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
'Shimmer' describes
the wavering, blurred effect caused by heat or light.
19.
When the dry leaves caught fire,
the small spark quickly turned into a massive _______.
(A) Glimmer
(B) Blaze
(C) Tremble
(D) Vacillate
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Blaze' is a large, bright, and powerful fire.
20.
The sequins on the dancer's dress
would _______ every time she moved under the stage lights.
(A) Waver
(B) Quaver
(C) Glitter
(D) Undulate
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
'Glitter' means to shine
with a bright, shimmering, reflected light.
21.
As the archer pulled back the bowstring,
his fingers began to _______ with the tension.
(A) Twinkle
(B) Flash
(C) Glow
(D) Quiver
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
'Quiver' is a slight, rapid shaking or vibrating motion.
22.
The signal _______ was launched
into the air to alert the rescue team of their location.
(A) Flare
(B) Gleam
(C) Coruscate
(D) Flicker
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
A 'Flare' is a sudden burst of bright light
used for signaling or illumination.
23.
The ocean waves started to _______
against the shore in a calming, repetitive pattern.
(A) Flit
(B) Undulate
(C) Vacillate
(D) Sparkle
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Undulate' is the perfect word for smooth, wave-like movements.
24.
The jewels in the crown began to _______
so brightly that the audience was amazed.
(A) Tremble
(B) Coruscate
(C) Flutter
(D) Oscillate
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Coruscate' means to flash or sparkle brilliantly.
25.
Bees will _______ between the garden flowers to gather nectar
throughout the day.
(A) Blaze
(B) Glow
(C) Flit
(D) Quaver
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
'Flit' describes moving quickly and lightly
from one spot to another.
26.
The candle flame started to _______
when someone opened the door and let in a draft.
(A) Shimmer
(B) Glitter
(C) Flicker
(D) Flash
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
'Flicker' describes a flame waving unsteadily as if it might go out.
27.
He began to _______
between staying at his current job or moving to a new city.
(A) Vacillate
(B) Glimmer
(C) Gleam
(D) Twinkle
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
'Vacillate' refers to the mental state of indecision.
28.
The flashlight beam began to _______ as the batteries started to fail.
(A) Flutter
(B) Waver
(C) Quiver
(D) Coruscate
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Waver' can describe a light source
that is becoming unsteady or flickering.
29.
The polished silver began to _______ beautifully after hours of cleaning.
(A) Tremble
(B) Gleam
(C) Undulate
(D) Quaver
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Gleam' is often used
for light reflected
from smooth, clean surfaces.
30.
Looking at the night sky,
we watched the stars _______ above the mountains.
(A) Oscillate
(B) Vacillate
(C) Twinkle
(D) Flit
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
'Twinkle' is the standard term for the light of stars.
31.
The dancer's costume was covered in tiny beads
that would _______ with every step.
(A) Glow
(B) Flash
(C) Glitter
(D) Blaze
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
'Glitter' refers to light reflecting off many tiny surfaces.
32.
After the explosion,
a bright _______ of light filled the entire room for a second.
(A) Flicker
(B) Tremble
(C) Glimmer
(D) Flash
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
'Flash' indicates a very brief, intense burst of light.
33.
The kitten's tail began to _______ with excitement
as it prepared to pounce on the toy.
(A) Quiver
(B) Shimmer
(C) Gleam
(D) Sparkle
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
'Quiver' describes a rapid, slight vibration,
often due to excitement or tension.
34.
The singer's voice had a beautiful _______
that made the sad song sound even more touching.
(A) Flutter
(B) Quaver
(C) Blaze
(D) Flare
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Quaver' refers to the shaking or vibrating quality of a voice.
35.
We watched the sunset as the sky began to _______
with a soft, orange light.
(A) Oscillate
(B) Glow
(C) Waver
(D) Coruscate
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Glow' describes a soft, steady radiance.
36.
The house was destroyed
when the small kitchen fire turned into a massive _______.
(A) Glimmer
(B) Blaze
(C) Flutter
(D) Flit
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Blaze' is used for a large, intense, and destructive fire.
37.
The scientific instrument will _______ back and forth
to measure the magnetic field.
(A) Undulate
(B) Oscillate
(C) Sparkle
(D) Twinkle
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Oscillate' is the technical term
for rhythmic back-and-forth movement.
38.
There was a tiny _______ of hope left in his heart even
during the darkest times.
(A) Flash
(B) Glimmer
(C) Quiver
(D) Tremble
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
'Glimmer' is often used metaphorically
to describe a very small amount of hope or an idea.
39.
Her diamond earrings
would _______ every time the light caught them.
(A) Vacillate
(B) Shimmer
(C) Sparkle
(D) Waver
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
'Sparkle' is the classic word for the light reflected by gemstones.
40.
During the emergency,
the pilot saw a red _______
on the horizon indicating help was on the way.
(A) Glow
(B) Flit
(C) Coruscate
(D) Flare
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
A 'Flare' is a bright signal light used in emergencies.
41.
The ground began to _______ during the earthquake,
making everyone panic.
(A) Tremble
(B) Flicker
(C) Glitter
(D) Gleam
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
'Tremble' describes the shaking of the ground or a person's body.
42.
The fireworks would _______ in the sky,
creating a brilliant display of colors.
(A) Quaver
(B) Flutter
(C) Coruscate
(D) Undulate
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
'Coruscate' means
to shine or flash
with great brilliance and vividness.
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