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"unnerve"의 동의어 (2).
1.
What is the main difference between "Disturb" and "Confound"?
A. Disturb refers to extreme horror,
while Confound refers to physical pain.
B. Disturb focuses on interrupting peace or concentration,
while Confound focuses on causing deep confusion or bewilderment.
C. Disturb is only used for sleep, while Confound is used for sports.
D. Disturb means to help someone,
while Confound means to hinder them.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
To disturb is to break a state of quiet or focus;
to confound is to baffle someone’s ability to understand something.
2.
When you distinguish "Upset" from "Dishearten," you realize that:
A. Dishearten is much louder than Upset.
B. Upset is a positive emotion, while Dishearten is a negative one.
C. Upset refers to general emotional agitation,
while Dishearten specifically refers to a loss of hope or spirit.
D. Upset is for physical objects, while Dishearten is for animals.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Upset is broad emotional distress;
Dishearten is specifically about losing the "heart" or will to continue.
3.
How do you distinguish between "Unsettle" and "Terrify"?
A. Unsettle involves making someone feel slightly anxious or uneasy,
while Terrify involves extreme, paralyzing fear.
B. Unsettle is used for physical violence,
whereas Terrify is used for intellectual confusion.
C. Unsettle means to make someone happy,
while Terrify means to make them sad.
D. There is no difference;
they are used interchangeably in all contexts.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Unsettle is a milder disturbance to one's peace,
whereas Terrify is on the extreme end of the fear spectrum.
4.
How can you tell the difference
between "Disconcert" and "Frighten"?
A. Disconcert is about being scared of ghosts,
while Frighten is about being confused.
B. Frighten is always a slow process,
whereas Disconcert is always instant.
C. Disconcert is only used in formal writing,
whereas Frighten is only for children.
D. Disconcert refers to being thrown off balance or embarrassed,
while Frighten refers to feeling a sense of danger.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Disconcerting events make you feel awkward or unsettled;
frightening events make you feel afraid.
5.
How do you distinguish "Discompose" from "Intimidate"?
A. Discompose means to make someone lose their cool,
while Intimidate means
to make someone feel timid through threats.
B. Discompose is a type of music, while Intimidate is a type of law.
C. Intimidate is about losing concentration,
while Discompose is about feeling terror.
D. Both mean to make someone laugh.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Discompose targets one's calmness;
Intimidate targets one's confidence through fear.
6.
How do you distinguish "Agitate" from "Dismay"?
A. Dismay is a form of courage, while Agitate is a form of silence.
B. Agitate means to calm down, while Dismay means to excite.
C. Agitate involves stirring up emotions or restlessness,
while Dismay is the feeling of distress after a setback.
D. Agitate is for liquids only, while Dismay is for solid objects.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Agitation is restless and active;
Dismay is a heavy feeling of disappointment and loss of courage.
7.
What is the difference between "Perturb" and "Scare"?
A. Perturb is used for ghost stories,
while Scare is used for weather.
B. Perturb means to cause long-term mental anxiety,
while Scare is a sudden reaction to a threat.
C. Scare means to be happy, while Perturb means to be angry.
D. Perturb is only used for machines, while Scare is for people.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Perturbing news makes you worry over time;
a jump-scare causes an immediate "Scare" response.
8.
What distinguishes "Disquiet" from "Unnerve"?
A. Disquiet is a loud noise, while Unnerve is a quiet whisper.
B. Unnerve means to make someone stronger,
while Disquiet makes them weaker.
C. Disquiet is only used in politics,
while Unnerve is only used in medicine.
D. Disquiet is a lingering feeling of unease,
while Unnerve is
making someone lose their steady nerve or confidence.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Disquiet disturbs peace of mind;
Unnerve makes a person feel shaky and lose their self-control.
9.
How do you distinguish "Demoralize" from "Faze"?
A. Demoralize is for individuals,
while Faze is only for large groups.
B. Demoralize means to destroy confidence or spirit,
while Faze means to be bothered or affected by something.
C. Faze is a type of stage, while Demoralize is a type of lesson.
D. Demoralize means to teach ethics, while Faze means to ignore.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Demoralize is a deep loss of spirit;
Faze is usually used to mean someone wasn't bothered (unfazed).
10.
What is the difference between "Daunt" and "Fluster"?
A. Fluster is a very brave act, while Daunt is a very cowardly act.
B. Daunt is a type of bird, while Fluster is a type of wind.
C. Daunt means to discourage through difficulty,
while Fluster means to make someone confused and hurried.
D. There is no difference in their usage.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Daunting tasks feel too big to handle;
flustering situations make you lose your concentration.
11.
When distinguishing "Dispirit" from "Rattle," you find that:
A. Dispirit is about losing enthusiasm and morale,
while Rattle is about being momentarily shaken or nervous.
B. Rattle is a long-term depression,
while Dispirit is a short-term surprise.
C. Dispirit is a physical movement,
while Rattle is an emotional state.
D. Both words mean to encourage someone to do their best.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Dispirit dampens the spirit (long-term mood);
Rattle shakes the nerves (short-term reaction).
12.
How do you distinguish "Unhinge" from "Unbalance"?
A. Unbalance is only for doors, while Unhinge is for scales.
B. Unhinge means to fix something,
while Unbalance means to break it.
C. Unbalance is a higher degree of fear than Unhinge.
D. Unhinge implies making someone mentally unstable,
while Unbalance refers to losing emotional or physical equilibrium.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Unhinged is a stronger term for mental instability;
Unbalanced is often used for a lack of stability.
13.
To distinguish "Unnerve" from "Disturb," we look for:
A. Unnerve focuses on losing courage/nerve,
whereas Disturb focuses on interrupting quiet or order.
B. Disturb is only for the mind,
while Unnerve is only for the body.
C. Unnerve means to find a solution,
while Disturb means to create a problem.
D. Disturb is much more frightening than Unnerve.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
You disturb someone by talking;
you unnerve someone by making them feel weak or fearful.
14.
What is the difference between "Upset" and "Agitate"?
A. Agitate is for being sad, while Upset is for being angry.
B. Upset is a general feeling of unhappiness,
while Agitate is to stir up or trouble someone actively.
C. Upset is only for stomach aches,
while Agitate is for brain activity.
D. Agitate means to organize,
while Upset means to disorganize.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Upset is a state of distress;
Agitate is the active process of causing restlessness.
15.
How do you distinguish "Disconcert" from "Discompose"?
A. Discompose is for music, while Disconcert is for movies.
B. Disconcert involves being confused by the unexpected,
while Discompose means losing one's internal composure.
C. Disconcert is a positive surprise,
while Discompose is a negative one.
D. They are opposites;
one means to calm and the other to worry.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Disconcert has an element of being "thrown off" by a situation;
Discompose is about losing your "cool."
16.
What is the difference between "Perturb" and "Disquiet"?
A. Disquiet is a loud noise, while Perturb is a soft one.
B. Perturb is a form of happiness,
while Disquiet is a form of anger.
C. Perturb means to worry someone,
while Disquiet is the actual state of anxiety or lack of peace.
D. There is no difference; they are the exact same word.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Perturb is the verb for causing worry;
Disquiet describes the uneasy atmosphere or feeling.
17.
How do you distinguish "Dismay" from "Dishearten"?
A. Dishearten is a physical injury, while Dismay is a mental one.
B. Dismay means to be happy, while Dishearten means to be brave.
C. Dishearten is for children, while Dismay is for adults.
D. Dismay is the shock of disappointment,
while Dishearten is the loss of hope and courage over time.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Dismay is a "gasp" of disappointment;
Dishearten is the long-term feeling of wanting to give up.
18.
How do you distinguish "Daunt" from "Intimidate"?
A. Intimidate is a type of dance, while Daunt is a type of jump.
B. Daunt is about being overwhelmed by a task,
while Intimidate is about being made
to feel afraid by a person or threat.
C. Daunt means to encourage,
while Intimidate means to discourage.
D. Intimidate is only for animals, while Daunt is only for humans.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
You are "daunted" by a hard exam;
you are "intimidated" by a bully.
19.
What is the difference between "Faze" and "Rattle"?
A. Rattle is for babies, while Faze is for adults.
B. Faze is a type of light, while Rattle is a type of sound.
C. Faze is about being affected at all,
while Rattle is about being visibly shaken or losing focus.
D. Rattle means to be calm, while Faze means to be excited.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
If you are "unfazed," nothing bothered you.
If you are "rattled," you have started making mistakes.
20.
What distinguishes "Dispirit" from "Demoralize"?
A. Dispirit is to take away enthusiasm,
while Demoralize is to destroy
the overall confidence and morale of a person or group.
B. Demoralize is for individuals,
while Dispirit is for large armies only.
C. Dispirit is a type of drink, while Demoralize is a type of speech.
D. Both words mean to increase someone's happiness.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Demoralize is "heavier" and applied to groups;
Dispirit focuses on the loss of energy or spirit.
21.
How do you distinguish "Fluster" from "Confound"?
A. Confound is a type of food, while Fluster is a type of clothing.
B. Fluster is for being calm, while Confound is for being fast.
C. There is no difference; they both mean "to scare."
D. Fluster involves being nervous and hurried,
while Confound involves being intellectually baffled or surprised.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A waiter gets flustered in a rush;
a scholar is confounded by a complex riddle.
22.
What is the difference between "Frighten" and "Scare"?
A. Frighten is often more formal or long-lasting,
while Scare is used for sudden, short-term alarm.
B. Scare is for adults, while Frighten is for ghosts.
C. Frighten is a positive word, while Scare is negative.
D. Scare is only used in the morning,
while Frighten is for the night.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Frighten can describe a state of fear;
scare often refers to the specific act of causing alarm.
23.
How do you distinguish "Terrify" from "Unhinge"?
A. Unhinge is for being happy, while Terrify is for being bored.
B. Terrify is the feeling of extreme fear,
while Unhinge refers to the state of becoming mentally unstable.
C. Terrify is for physical objects, while Unhinge is for spirits.
D. They are synonyms for "making someone laugh."
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
You are terrified of a threat;
a person becomes unhinged after a mental breakdown.
24.
How do you distinguish "Unsettle" from "Disquiet"?
A. Disquiet is for being loud, while Unsettle is for being quiet.
B. Unsettle is a type of soil, while Disquiet is a type of water.
C. They are exactly the same and cannot be distinguished.
D. Unsettle is the action of making someone uneasy,
while Disquiet is the feeling of anxiety or lack of peace.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Unsettling news leads to a state of disquiet.
25.
What is the difference between "Disturb" and "Perturb"?
A. Disturb is more general (breaking focus),
while Perturb is specifically about mental anxiety or worry.
B. Perturb is for being happy, while Disturb is for being sad.
C. Disturb is for animals, while Perturb is for plants.
D. Perturb means to help, while Disturb means to hinder.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A noise disturbs focus;
a strange medical report perturbs the mind.
26.
How do you distinguish "Disconcert" from "Agitate"?
A. Agitate is for being calm, while Disconcert is for being wild.
B. Disconcert is about being confused/embarrassed,
while Agitate is about being stirred up/restless.
C. Disconcert is for being old, while Agitate is for being young.
D. There is no difference in meaning.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A question might disconcert you; a speech might agitate a crowd.
27.
What distinguishes "Unbalance" from "Upset"?
A. Upset is for chairs, while Unbalance is for tables.
B. Unbalance means to fix, while Upset means to break.
C. Unbalance is to disturb the stability,
while Upset is
to disturb the emotional state or make someone unhappy.
D. Both mean to make someone feel very safe.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Unbalancing an argument makes it weak;
upsetting a person makes them cry or angry.
28.
What is the difference between "Dismay" and "Demoralize"?
A. Demoralize is for being brave, while Dismay is for being weak.
B. Dismay is a reaction to sudden bad news,
while Demoralize is the long-term destruction of confidence.
C. Dismay is a type of fruit, while Demoralize is a type of vegetable.
D. Demoralize is only for individuals, while Dismay is for machines.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
You feel dismay at a bad score;
a team is demoralized after repeated losses.
29.
How do you distinguish "Dishearten" from "Dispirit"?
A. Dispirit is for being loud, while Dishearten is for being quiet.
B. Dishearten is a physical illness, while Dispirit is a mental one.
C. Both involve losing hope,
but Dishearten emphasizes courage (heart),
while Dispirit emphasizes enthusiasm (spirit).
D. They are antonyms; one gives hope and the other takes it.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Very close synonyms;
"dishearten" is emotional, "dispirit" is about drive/energy.
30.
What distinguishes "Rattle" from "Unhinge"?
A. Unhinge is for being calm, while Rattle is for being excited.
B. Rattle is for babies, while Unhinge is for adults.
C. Both mean to make someone feel very secure.
D. Rattle is a temporary state of being nervous,
while Unhinge is a severe state of mental instability.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Being rattled is being "shaken up";
being unhinged is a serious mental disturbance.
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