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"cling"의 동의어 (3).
1.
To keep the poster from falling off the wall,
you should use enough tape to make sure
it will ________ properly.
A) Coalesce
B) Stick
C) Twine
D) Cradle
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Stick" is the most common term
for remaining attached to a surface.
2.
The doctor advised the patient to ________ strictly
to the prescribed medication schedule for a full recovery.
A) Adhere
B) Clasp
C) Weld
D) Latch onto
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Adhere" is frequently used
for following rules, beliefs, or medical schedules.
3.
Small droplets of morning dew
began to ________ on the leaf,
forming one large shimmering bead of water.
A) Fasten
B) Attach
C) Coalesce
D) Clutch
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Coalesce" describes
the process of separate parts merging into a single mass.
4.
When the ship began to rock violently in the storm,
the passengers had to ________ the railings to keep their balance.
A) Affix
B) Glue
C) Embrace
D) Hold on (to)
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Hold on" means to grip something tightly,
especially for physical support.
5.
The carpenter used a strong industrial ________
to join the two wooden planks together permanently.
A) Glue
B) Cleave
C) Twine
D) Cohere
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Glue" refers to using an adhesive substance to stick items together.
6.
Before the roller coaster started,
the operator made sure everyone had managed
to ________ their seatbelts.
A) Grasp
B) Fasten
C) Bond
D) Cradle
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Fasten" means to secure or fix something firmly in place,
like a belt or button.
7.
In a moment of pure joy,
the winner of the marathon
ran to ________ her coach in a long, warm hug.
A) Cleave
B) Weld
C) Affix
D) Embrace
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Embrace" means
to hold someone closely in your arms to show affection.
8.
Please ________ the shipping label
to the top right corner of the box
before dropping it off at the post office.
A) Affix
B) Cling
C) Coalesce
D) Latch onto
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Affix" is a formal word
for sticking or attaching something onto a surface.
9.
The ivy started to ________ around the old brick chimney,
covering the entire side of the house in green.
A) Fasten
B) Grip
C) Twine
D) Adhere
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Twine" refers to
the action of wrapping or coiling around an object.
10.
A strong ________ was formed between the two soldiers
during the difficult mission,
creating a lifelong friendship.
A) Clasp
B) Bond
C) Stick
D) Weld
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Bond" refers to a secure connection,
whether physical or emotional.
11.
The toddler began to ________ to his mother’s leg
as soon as they entered the room full of strangers.
A) Weld
B) Cling
C) Fasten
D) Coalesce
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Cling" means to hold on tightly,
often due to fear or emotional need.
12.
The heavy steel beams
were ________ together by a professional
to ensure the skyscraper's foundation was solid.
A) Welded
B) Grasping
C) Twining
D) Cradling
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Weld" specifically refers to
fusing metal together permanently using heat.
13.
In the ancient wedding ceremony,
the couple vowed to ________ to each other
through both good and bad times.
A) Attach
B) Clutch
C) Cleave
D) Glue
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Cleave" is a formal/literary term
for remaining faithful and stuck to someone.
14.
The rock climber
had a very strong ________ on the narrow ledge,
preventing a dangerous fall.
A) Stick
B) Cradle
C) Fasten
D) Grip
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Grip" emphasizes the physical pressure and firmness of a hold.
15.
You can ________ the receipt to your tax form
so that you don't lose it before filing.
A) Attach
B) Coalesce
C) Embrace
D) Clutch
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Attach" is the general term for joining one thing to another.
16.
The mother would ________ the injured kitten in her hands,
making sure it felt safe and warm.
A) Stick
B) Cradle
C) Clasp
D) Fasten
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Cradle" means to hold something gently and protectively.
17.
Fearing she would lose her purse in the crowded market,
the tourist decided to ________ it tightly against her chest.
A) Clutch
B) Twine
C) Adhere
D) Coalesce
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Clutch" means to grasp tightly, often out of fear or anxiety.
18.
The jewelry designer used a small gold ________
to secure the ends of the necklace together.
A) Stick
B) Weld
C) Clasp
D) Bond
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Clasp" refers to a device for fastening
or the act of holding with hands.
19.
As soon as the famous actor mentioned a new diet,
fans began to ________ the idea
and buy the recommended products.
A) Latch onto
B) Fasten
C) Cradle
D) Affix
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Latch onto" implies grabbing onto an idea or person
with great interest or suddenness.
20.
For an essay to be effective,
its various arguments must ________
so that the reader can follow the logic easily.
A) Weld
B) Hang on
C) Glue
D) Cohere
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Cohere" means to stick together logically or consistently.
21.
In order to lift the heavy box,
you must first ________ the handles firmly
and use your legs to push up.
A) Grasp
B) Cleave
C) Twine
D) Adhere
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Grasp" means to seize and hold something firmly.
22.
Even though the winds were incredibly strong,
the climber managed to ________ the rope until help arrived.
A) Coalesce
B) Fasten
C) Hang on (to)
D) Embrace
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Hang on" is used for maintaining a grip,
especially for physical support during a struggle.
23.
The lawyer argued
that the witness's testimony failed to ________,
noting several contradictions that made the story unbelievable.
A) Adhere
B) Cohere
C) Clutch
D) Affix
Answer: B
Explanation:
In a legal context,
"cohere" is the standard term for logical consistency.
24.
Unlike temporary adhesives,
this new chemical compound creates a molecular ________
that is nearly impossible to break.
A) Cling
B) Cradle
C) Bond
D) Twine
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Bond" is used in science
to describe the secure connection between molecules.
25.
Despite the shifting political landscape,
the senator continued to ________ to her original principles,
refusing to compromise.
A) Adhere
B) Fasten
C) Coalesce
D) Latch onto
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Adhere" is the precise term
for staying firm to a belief or principle.
26.
The stray cat, initially fearful,
eventually began to ________ to its new owner,
following her from room to room.
A) Weld
B) Cling
C) Affix
D) Coalesce
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Cling" describes
the emotional behavior of staying very close to someone.
27.
Critics worried
that the small, independent political movements
would ________ into a single radical party
that could disrupt the election.
A) Twine
B) Fasten
C) Coalesce
D) Cradle
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Coalesce" is used here
for separate political groups merging into one mass.
28.
In the final scene of the play,
the long-lost siblings ________ each other,
symbolizing the healing of their family's past wounds.
A) Glue
B) Cleave
C) Attach
D) Embrace
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Embrace" carries the emotional weight
required for a scene about reconciliation.
29.
To prevent the loose cables from tangling,
the technician used a zip-tie to ________ them
to the underside of the desk.
A) Fasten
B) Grip
C) Bond
D) Cradle
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Fasten" is the appropriate technical term
for securing objects in a fixed position.
30.
The negotiator's ability
to ________ the underlying motivations of the opposing party
led to a successful treaty.
A) Adhere
B) Coalesce
C) Grasp
D) Cradle
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Grasp" is used metaphorically here to mean "deeply understand."
31.
The author used a complex narrative style
where different plot lines would ________ together
like the threads of a tapestry.
A) Affix
B) Stick
C) Weld
D) Twine
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Twine" is used creatively
to describe the winding or interweaving of story elements.
32.
After the surgery,
the patient was told to ________ a pillow to her chest
whenever she needed to cough to minimize pain.
A) Clutch
B) Twine
C) Adhere
D) Coalesce
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Clutch" is used for holding something tightly
due to pain or a physical need for stability.
33.
The historian noted
that the smaller tribes would ________ to the more powerful empire
for protection against invaders.
A) Latch onto
B) Fasten
C) Cradle
D) Affix
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Latch onto" can describe
a smaller entity suddenly attaching itself
to a larger one for benefit.
34.
The specialized robot
was designed to ________ tiny microchips
onto the circuit board with surgical precision.
A) Grip
B) Fasten
C) Bond
D) Affix
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Affix" is the best fit for the technical act
of sticking one thing onto another.
35.
As the economy faltered,
investors began to ________ the few remaining stable assets,
causing their prices to skyrocket.
A) Stick
B) Hang on (to)
C) Clasp
D) Fasten
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Hang on to" is a common financial metaphor
for maintaining possession of assets during a crisis.
36.
The delicate porcelain vase
was ________ by the museum curator
as she moved it to the new display case.
A) Stuck
B) Cradled
C) Clasped
D) Fastened
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Cradle" signifies the gentle,
protective way a curator would handle a fragile object.
37.
Through the use of advanced polymers,
the two surfaces were ________
so tightly that they effectively became a single piece of material.
A) Welded
B) Grasped
C) Twined
D) Cradled
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Weld" is used here to imply a permanent, industrial-strength fusion.
38.
In many traditional cultures,
children are taught to ________ to the wisdom of their elders
as a guiding light for life.
A) Attach
B) Clutch
C) Cleave
D) Glue
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Cleave" is used
in its formal, metaphorical sense of remaining devoted or faithful.
39.
The athlete realized
that if he lost his ________ on the handle for even a second,
he would lose the entire competition.
A) Stick
B) Cradle
C) Fasten
D) Grip
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Grip" is the correct term
for the physical control an athlete maintains over equipment.
40.
To improve the website's SEO,
you must ________ the relevant metadata
to every image file you upload.
A) Attach
B) Coalesce
C) Embrace
D) Clutch
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Attach" is the standard digital term
for connecting metadata or files.
41.
The locket featured a silver ________ shaped like a heart,
which kept the small photograph safe inside.
A) Stick
B) Weld
C) Clasp
D) Bond
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Clasp" is the specific noun for a jewelry fastening device.
42.
Despite the scandal,
the loyal supporters continued to ________ the politician,
believing his explanation entirely.
A) Glue
B) Stick (by/to)
C) Fasten
D) Weld
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Stick" (specifically "stick to/by")
is a common idiom for remaining loyal.
43.
The rainy weather caused the wet shirt to ________ to his back,
making him feel quite uncomfortable.
A) Coalesce
B) Fasten
C) Cling
D) Embrace
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Cling" is the standard term
for fabric sticking to the body due to moisture or static.
44.
The hiker found it nearly impossible
to ________ to the side of the mountain
as the gravel began to slide away beneath her.
A) Twine
B) Glue
C) Hold on
D) Embrace
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Hold on" describes
the desperate struggle to maintain a grip for safety.
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