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"chilling"의 동의어 (3).
1.
The diplomat’s reception of the peace proposal
was decidedly ________,
marked by a crisp, polite distance
that suggested he was far from ready to negotiate in good faith.
A) frosty
B) hair-raising
C) creepy
D) chilling
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Frosty" is the perfect term for a social interaction
that is polite but noticeably cold and unfriendly,
like a thin layer of frost.
2.
As the protagonist entered the subterranean vault,
an ________ silence filled the room,
carrying a sense of unnatural mystery
that defied logical explanation.
A) eerie
B) cold
C) freezing
D) alarming
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Eerie" describes a frightening atmosphere
that is strange, mysterious, and feels "unnatural,"
fitting the context of a silent, mysterious vault.
3.
Despite the bright sunlight reflecting off the peaks,
the hikers found the high-altitude wind to be ________,
forcing them to seek immediate shelter
to prevent hypothermia.
A) spooky
B) bleak
C) freezing
D) unsettling
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Freezing" is used here
for the extreme physical cold of high-altitude winds
that pose a literal threat of hypothermia.
4.
The report issued by the climate committee was ________,
detailing a series of catastrophic tipping points
that demanded urgent global intervention.
A) frosty
B) wintry
C) glacial
D) alarming
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Alarming" is used for news or reports
that cause a sudden sense of danger and the need
for immediate action or worry.
5.
Watching the perpetrator's calm,
emotionless confession during the trial
was a truly ________ experience for the victims' families,
leaving them with a cold shiver of dread.
A) chilling
B) wintry
C) glacial
D) frosty
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Chilling" describes a profound feeling of coldness
caused by fear or horror,
often triggered by something disturbing or frightening.
6.
After the factory closed down,
the small town became a ________ landscape
of rusted iron and empty streets,
offering little hope for any future economic recovery.
A) chilly
B) bleak
C) frightening
D) bloodcurdling
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Bleak" is the most appropriate word for a depressing,
empty environment that conveys a strong sense of hopelessness.
7.
The detective noticed a ________ smile on the suspect's face
—it wasn't just unfriendly,
it was unsettling in a way
that made his skin crawl with instinctual distrust.
A) wintry
B) creepy
C) glacial
D) freezing
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Creepy" refers to something that causes an unpleasant,
"skin-crawling" sensation of unease or fear.
8.
The speed of the bureaucratic reform
was described as ________,
as it took nearly a decade just to approve the initial budget
for the project.
A) icy
B) hair-raising
C) frightening
D) glacial
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Glacial" is used metaphorically to describe a process
that is extremely slow, like the movement of a glacier.
9.
Even in the middle of the heated argument,
her response remained ________;
she spoke with a calculated lack of emotion
that made her opponent feel completely ignored.
A) spooky
B) spine-chilling
C) frigid
D) alarming
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Frigid" describes an extreme emotional coldness
or a stiff, formal lack of warmth in personality or reaction.
10.
The horror film’s climax featured a ________ scream
that echoed through the theater,
so intense and primal
that it seemed to freeze the very blood of the audience.
A) bloodcurdling
B) chilly
C) wintry
D) glacial
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Bloodcurdling" is a powerful idiom
used to describe an extreme,
paralyzing sound or sight of horror.
11.
The abandoned asylum was known
for its ________ atmosphere,
where visitors often reported seeing shifting shadows
that resembled ghostly figures in the peripheral vision.
A) chilling
B) spooky
C) frosty
D) cold
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Spooky" is the standard term
for things that suggest ghosts, spirits, or the supernatural.
12.
The sight of the storm clouds gathering over the small boat
was ________,
as the sailors realized they were far too distant from the shore
to escape the coming gale.
A) frosty
B) wintry
C) frightening
D) chilling
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Frightening" is the direct term for something
that causes a sense of fear or anxiety regarding imminent danger.
13.
The sudden appearance of the hooded figure in the dark alley
was ________,
causing an immediate rush of adrenaline and a desperate urge to run.
A) cold
B) freezing
C) terrifying
D) bleak
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Terrifying" represents an extreme level of fear,
suitable for a life-threatening or high-stress scenario in a dark alley.
14.
The documentary revealed ________ footage of the war zone,
showing scenes so gruesome and shocking
that many viewers had to turn away in revulsion.
A) cold
B) chilly
C) horrifying
D) frosty
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Horrifying" is used for things
that cause shock, disgust, and deep horror,
often related to gruesome or tragic events.
15.
Finding the front door wide open
and the house completely ransacked
was deeply ________,
leaving the homeowners feeling vulnerable and mentally shaken.
A) wintry
B) disturbing
C) glacial
D) frosty
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Disturbing" refers to something
that upsets your mental peace
or causes deep worry and discomfort.
16.
The high-pitched, metallic scraping sound
coming from the basement
was ________,
making the hair on the back of my neck
stand up in an instinctive reaction to the unknown.
A) chilly
B) cold
C) bleak
D) hair-raising
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Hair-raising" describes a situation or sound so frightening
that it causes the physical sensation of hair standing on end.
17.
The witness's testimony was ________;
his calm voice and shaking hands created a sense of unease
that made the jury question their own safety.
A) unnerving
B) frosty
C) wintry
D) cold
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Unnerving" describes something
that makes you lose your confidence or composure,
making you feel nervous and "on edge."
18.
As the car skidded across the ________ bridge,
the driver struggled to maintain control,
fearing the vehicle would slide into the freezing river below.
A) bleak
B) icy
C) spooky
D) alarming
Answer: B
Explanation:
"Icy" is the physical description of a surface covered in ice,
creating a slippery and dangerous condition.
19.
There was a ________ quality to the morning air
that suggested the first snow of the year was only hours away,
despite the autumn leaves still on the ground.
A) creepy
B) frightening
C) wintry
D) glacial
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Wintry" describes weather or an atmosphere
that has the characteristic cold and feel of winter.
20.
The ghost story was
so ________ that the children refused to go upstairs alone,
claiming they could still feel a cold tingle
running down their backs.
A) spine-chilling
B) frosty
C) glacial
D) cold
Answer: A
Explanation:
"Spine-chilling" refers to a frightening experience
that causes a physical shiver or tingling sensation along the spine.
21.
The office felt unusually ________
after the layoffs were announced,
as if the physical temperature had dropped
along with the employees' morale.
A) hair-raising
B) bloodcurdling
C) chilling
D) chilly
Answer: D
Explanation:
"Chilly" is used here to describe an uncomfortable atmosphere
that is both physically and emotionally a bit too cold.
22.
His ________ stare was a clear warning
that he would not tolerate any further interruptions,
cutting through the speaker's confidence like a knife.
A) spooky
B) eerie
C) cold
D) alarming
Answer: C
Explanation:
"Cold" is a general but effective term
for a gaze or attitude
that lacks warmth, empathy, or kindness.
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