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"lair"의 동의어 (1).
1.
A notorious group of bank robbers
has moved into a long-abandoned warehouse
in the industrial district
to plan their next move
while avoiding police detection.
Which term best describes this location?
A) Sanctuary
B) Hideout
C) Nest
D) Hermitage
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A hideout specifically refers to a place
where criminals or someone hides out to avoid being caught.
2.
Deep in the forest,
a mother bear has spent weeks preparing a secluded,
cave-like hollow beneath a fallen cedar tree
where she and her cubs will stay warm and safe
during the long winter months.
This wild animal's home is a:
A) Den
B) Harbor
C) Cover
D) Recess
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A den is the home of a wild animal,
often a place where they rest or raise their young.
3.
In the high branches of an oak tree,
a pair of robins has meticulously woven together
twigs, mud, and dried grass
to create a sturdy, cup-shaped structure
to protect their fragile eggs.
This resting place is called a:
A) Burrow
B) Hideaway
C) Nest
D) Cavern
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A nest is specifically a place
where birds or certain animals rest, live, or lay eggs.
4.
A small rabbit, sensing a predator nearby,
quickly disappears into a narrow tunnel
it has painstakingly excavated
deep into the soft soil of the meadow.
This underground shelter is a:
A) Lair
B) Burrow
C) Shelter
D) Nook
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug into the ground
by a small animal to serve as a dwelling.
5.
Legend has it that a fearsome dragon dwells within the dark,
jagged rocks of the Forbidden Peak,
guarding its stolen gold in a place where no human dare enter.
This mythical creature's resting place is known as a:
A) Retreat
B) Refuge
C) Covertness
D) Lair
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A lair is the resting place of a wild animal,
often associated with dangerous or mythical creatures.
6.
Tired of the constant noise and stress of the city,
a famous novelist bought a small, private cottage
on a remote island
where she can go to be alone and write in total peace.
This place for rest and seclusion is a:
A) Hideaway
B) Hole
C) Cover
D) Den
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A hideaway is a quiet, secluded place
where one can go to rest or stay out of the public eye.
7.
Following the devastating hurricane,
the local community center opened its doors
to provide a safe place for families
who had lost their homes to stay
until it was safe to return.
This place of shelter from danger is a:
A) Cavern
B) Refuge
C) Haunt
D) Nook
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A refuge is a place that provides shelter or protection
from danger, distress, or difficulty.
8.
After years of high-pressure corporate life,
a former CEO moved to a mountain cabin
to engage in quiet reflection
and escape from the demands of society.
This place for rest or private meditation is a:
A) Covertness
B) Hideout
C) Retreat
D) Nest
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A retreat is a place used for rest, seclusion,
or spiritual/mental peace.
9.
The local government has designated this forest
as a protected area
where hunting is strictly prohibited,
ensuring that endangered species can live and breed
without any threat from humans.
This safe place is a:
A) Sanctuary
B) Recess
C) Hole
D) Burrow
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A sanctuary is a place
where someone or something (often wildlife)
is protected and kept safe from harm.
10.
During the military exercise,
the soldiers used the thick, low-hanging branches
of the evergreen trees
to remain unseen by the overhead surveillance drones.
This place to hide one's body is called:
A) Hermitage
B) Cover
C) Harbor
D) Shelter
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Cover refers to a place or object
that provides physical protection or conceals one's body from view.
11.
While exploring the limestone hills,
the geologists discovered a massive,
naturally formed underground chamber
filled with ancient stalactites and stalagmites.
This large natural cave is a:
A) Nook
B) Cavern
C) Hideaway
D) Den
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A cavern is a large, natural underground cave or a series of caves.
12.
Seeking total solitude for spiritual reasons,
the monk built a small, simple dwelling on the edge of a high cliff,
far away from any other human habitation.
This secluded residence is a:
A) Haunt
B) Nest
C) Hermitage
D) Retreat
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A hermitage is a secluded residence or workplace,
typically used by a hermit or for religious seclusion.
13.
Every Friday night,
the old poets gather at the same dimly lit corner
of the "Midnight Café"
to discuss their latest works.
Because they are found there so frequently,
the café is their favorite:
A) Hole
B) Haunt
C) Refuge
D) Lair
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A haunt is a place
that a specific person or animal
visits or spends time in frequently.
14.
When the sudden downpour began,
the hikers quickly huddled under a large,
overhanging rock ledge to stay dry
until the storm passed.
This place that provides protection is a:
A) Shelter
B) Recess
C) Burrow
D) Hideout
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A shelter is a place that provides temporary protection
from bad weather or danger.
15.
In the old library,
the child found a tiny, cozy space
between two large bookshelves
where he could sit and read his favorite comic book
without being disturbed.
This small, tucked-away space is a:
A) Cavern
B) Harbor
C) Nook
D) Sanctuary
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A nook is a small, quiet corner or a secluded space
that is often cozy.
16.
The architect designed the building
with a deep, inward-set space
in the wall to hold a beautiful marble statue,
creating a hidden shadow. This set-back space is a:
A) Recess
B) Cover
C) Haunt
D) Nest
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A recess is a small space or indentation set back
from the main surface or area.
17.
The deer stayed perfectly still
within the dense thicket of the woods,
using the natural foliage
to remain invisible to the hunters passing by.
This state of being hidden in a hunting context is:
A) Hideaway
B) Refuge
C) Covertness (covert)
D) Lair
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Covertness (or a covert) refers to a place
where animals hide,
especially to avoid being seen by hunters.
18.
As the storm rolled in from the sea,
the fishing boats hurried back to the calm,
protected waters of the bay
to wait for the wind to die down.
This safe place for ships is a:
A) Burrow
B) Hideout
C) Harbor
D) Cavern
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A harbor (or harborage) is a place on the coast
where ships may find shelter from rough water.
19.
In the side of the muddy riverbank,
a small crab has pinched out a tiny,
circular opening to hide from the sun and predators.
This simple animal home is a:
A) Nook
B) Hole
C) Sanctuary
D) Retreat
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A hole is a simple opening or hollow
in the ground or a surface
where an animal might live.
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