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"scream"의 동의어 (3).
1.
After seeing the shadowy figure in the hallway,
the woman let out a piercing ________
that echoed through the silent house.
A) scream
B) holler
C) roar
D) bellow
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
"Scream" is the most natural fit
for a sharp, high-pitched cry
triggered by sudden fear or terror.
2.
The primary school teacher
had to ________ across the playground
to get the children's attention before the bell rang.
A) wail
B) shout
C) caterwaul
D) screech
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
"Shout" refers to
raising one's voice forcefully to communicate over a distance or noise.
3.
As the funeral procession passed,
the sound of the widow's ________ filled the air,
expressing her deep, inconsolable grief.
A) yell
B) screech
C) wail
D) roar
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
"Wail" is specifically used
for long, high-pitched cries
of mourning, sorrow, or physical pain.
4.
When the heavy truck slammed its brakes suddenly,
the tires began to ________ against the hot pavement.
A) holler
B) bawl
C) howl
D) screech
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
"Screech" describes a harsh, grating, and high-pitched noise,
often made by friction or mechanical stress.
5.
From the top of the hill,
the hiker decided to ________ a greeting to his friends
who were still at the base.
A) holler
B) shriek
C) caterwaul
D) wail
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
"Holler" is an informal, loud call
often used to communicate with someone at a distance.
6.
The alpha wolf stood on the cliff under the full moon
and let out a long, mournful ________.
A) shriek
B) howl
C) yell
D) shout
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
"Howl" is the standard term
for the long, sustained, animalistic cry of wolves or dogs.
7.
Stung by a sudden sharp pain from the bee,
the little boy gave a short, high-pitched ________.
A) roar
B) bawl
C) shriek
D) holler
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A "shriek" is a very sharp, piercing, and typically brief cry
resulting from sudden pain or shock.
8.
The hungry infant began to ________ loudly,
making it clear to everyone in the restaurant
that he wanted his bottle immediately.
A) cry out
B) screech
C) howl
D) bawl
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
"Bawl" refers to crying very loudly and uncontrollably,
characteristic of a noisy, weeping child.
9.
In the middle of the quiet library,
the student couldn't help but ________ in surprise
when she realized she had won the scholarship.
A) yell
B) wail
C) roar
D) caterwaul
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
"Yell" is a general term for a loud cry or shout,
often used to express strong, sudden emotion.
10.
When the toddler tripped and fell, he did ________ in pain,
catching the attention of his mother across the room.
A) shriek
B) cry out
C) roar
D) screech
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
To "cry out" is a sudden,
instinctive vocal reaction to a physical sensation or a surprising event.
11.
The hungry stray cats began to ________ outside the window,
creating a discordant and highly unpleasant noise.
A) shout
B) holler
C) caterwaul
D) yell
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
"Caterwaul" specifically describes
the shrill, discordant, and unpleasant screeching sounds typical of cats.
12.
The crowd's excitement turned into a massive ________
as the home team scored the winning goal in the final seconds.
A) shriek
B) wail
C) bawl
D) roar
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A "roar" is a deep, powerful, and booming collective sound
of a crowd or a large animal.
13.
The detective noticed
that the victim didn't have time to ________;
the attack was so swift and silent that no alert was raised.
A) cry out
B) caterwaul
C) wail
D) bawl
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
"Cry out" is used here to mean a sudden, reflexive vocalization
to alert others in a moment of surprise or danger.
14.
I could hear
the neighbor's old, rusted gate ________ every time the wind blew,
sounding like a ghost in the night.
A) holler
B) screech
C) shout
D) roar
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
"Screech" is used figuratively for inanimate objects
that produce a high-pitched, unpleasant, grating noise.
15.
His political speech wasn't just a talk;
it was a defiant ________ against the injustice
he saw in the current system.
A) shriek
B) caterwaul
C) roar
D) wail
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
In a figurative sense,
"roar" represents
a powerful, deep, and forceful expression
of strength or anger.
16.
The singer's attempt at the high note
was less of a melody and more of an ear-splitting ________
that made the audience cringe.
A) yell
B) shout
C) howl
D) shriek
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
"Shriek" emphasizes the piercing,
unpleasantly high pitch that causes physical discomfort to the listener.
17.
Despite his age,
the old man would ________ from the porch
whenever he saw the mail carrier approaching the gate.
A) holler
B) caterwaul
C) screech
D) wail
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
"Holler" fits
the casual, loud, and informal nature
of a person calling out from a fixed distance.
18.
Critics described the avant-garde performance
as a meaningless ________ of noises
that failed to convey any artistic message.
A) roar
B) caterwaul
C) shout
D) cry out
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
"Caterwaul" is often used critically
to describe discordant, shrill, and unorganized sounds
that lack harmony.
19.
After the earthquake,
the survivors could hear the ________
of those trapped beneath the rubble, a sound of pure agony.
A) yells
B) screams
C) shouts
D) hollers
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
"Scream" captures the intensity of high-pitched vocalization
caused by extreme physical pain or terror.
20.
The wind began to ________ through the narrow canyons,
creating a haunting melody that kept the campers awake.
A) shout
B) howl
C) shriek
D) bawl
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
"Howl" is frequently used for the wind
when it makes a long, sustained, and mournful sound
through obstacles.
21.
When the captain gave the order to retreat,
his voice was a desperate ________
that barely carried over the din of the battlefield.
A) shout
B) wail
C) caterwaul
D) screech
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
"Shout" is the most appropriate term
for a loud, forceful command intended to be heard over noise.
22.
It is difficult to ________ the tragedy of the situation
when the victim's mother continues to ________ in the hallway.
A) yell
B) roar
C) wail
D) cry out
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
"Wail" is the most evocative word
for the long, mournful cries of a mother in deep grief.
23.
The spoiled child would ________ for hours if he didn't get his way,
exhausting everyone in the household with his noise.
A) shout
B) yell
C) roar
D) bawl
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
"Bawl" implies a long-lasting, noisy, and annoying session of crying,
often associated with children.
24.
The manager didn't need to ________ to show his anger;
his low, steady tone was far more intimidating than any loud noise.
A) yell
B) shriek
C) wail
D) caterwaul
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
"Yell" serves as the general counterpart to speaking quietly,
used here to show that loud vocalization wasn't necessary for intimidation.
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