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"lair"의 동의어 (3).
1.
After the scandalous trial that shattered his public reputation,
the former minister sought absolute isolation
in a remote mountain ________,
where he dedicated the remainder of his life
to silent meditation and spiritual atonement.
A) hermitage
B) harbor
C) haunt
D) hole
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A hermitage is a secluded residence specifically
for a hermit or someone living in religious/spiritual isolation.
2.
The investigative journalists discovered
that the conglomerate’s illicit offshore transactions were managed
from a sophisticated ________ in the heart of the financial district,
cleverly disguised as a mundane consulting firm.
A) sanctuary
B) hideout
C) nest
D) cavern
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A hideout refers to a place
where people (often involved in illicit activities) hide
to avoid being detected by authorities.
3.
In the depths of the Forbidden Forest,
legend speaks of an ancient dragon
that guards its hoard of stolen gold
within a jagged, obsidian ________,
a place where no mortal warrior has ever returned from.
A) retreat
B) refuge
C) lair
D) nook
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A lair is the resting place of a wild or mythical animal,
often associated with danger or a predatory nature.
4.
Amidst the relentless bombardment of the city,
the subway tunnels served as a vital ________
for thousands of civilians
who sought protection from the devastating air raids.
A) haunt
B) recess
C) burrow
D) shelter
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A shelter is a place providing temporary protection or safety
from danger,
such as bad weather or attacks.
5.
Following the catastrophic failure of the regional power grid,
the small coastal village became a temporary ________
for those fleeing the chaos of the unlit urban centers.
A) refuge
B) nest
C) cavern
D) den
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A refuge is a place of safety or shelter
from pursuit, danger, or difficulty.
6.
Despite the sprawling dimensions of the gothic mansion,
the reclusive author spent most of her time in a cozy ________
tucked away behind the massive mahogany library shelves.
A) covertness
B) harbor
C) nook
D) hole
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A nook is a small, secluded,
and often cozy corner or space that offers privacy.
7.
During the peak of the winter blizzard,
the grizzly bear family remained dormant
within their mountain ________,
insulated from the sub-zero temperatures by layers of earth and stone.
A) hideaway
B) den
C) recess
D) sanctuary
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A den is a wild animal’s lair or home,
particularly one used for resting or hibernation.
8.
The environmental protection agency designated the marshlands
as a wildlife ________,
prohibiting any industrial development
to ensure that endangered migratory birds could breed undisturbed.
A) harbor
B) burrow
C) retreat
D) sanctuary
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A sanctuary is a place of safety or protection,
often specifically designated for wildlife to be free from harm.
9.
The weary travelers were relieved to find that the natural ________
within the limestone cliff provided ample space for their camp,
shielding them from the torrential downpour.
A) cavern
B) hermitage
C) nest
D) haunt
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A cavern is a large, natural underground cave or chamber.
10.
Years after his retirement,
the old professor’s favorite ________ remained the dusty corner
of the local bookstore,
where he could be found every Tuesday afternoon nursing a cup of tea.
A) hideout
B) haunt
C) covertness
D) lair
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A haunt is a place
that a specific person or animal visits or frequents often.
11.
As the predatory hawk circled overhead,
the field mouse instinctively dove into its deep ________,
a complex network of tunnels
excavated beneath the roots of the ancient oak tree.
A) hole
B) shelter
C) burrow
D) harbor
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A burrow is a hole or tunnel
dug into the ground by a small animal to serve as a dwelling.
12.
The architect designed the museum’s grand hall
with a deep ________ in the central wall
to accommodate the colossal statue of the founding benefactor,
creating a striking visual focus.
A) retreat
B) den
C) cavern
D) recess
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A recess is a small space or indentation set back
from the main surface of a wall or room.
13.
Seeking to escape the relentless scrutiny of the paparazzi,
the celebrity couple fled to a private island ________,
where they could enjoy the sun
without the fear of being photographed.
A) hideaway
B) nest
C) burrow
D) lair
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A hideaway is a quiet and secluded place
where someone goes for rest, privacy, or to hide.
14.
In the aftermath of the economic collapse,
the quiet countryside estate became a peaceful ________
for the former executive,
providing a much-needed break from the stress of corporate life.
A) covertness
B) shelter
C) retreat
D) hideout
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A retreat is a place used for seclusion, rest,
or escaping from a stressful environment.
15.
The wounded soldier managed to find ________
behind a crumbling stone wall,
staying low to the ground to avoid the sniper’s line of sight
until reinforcements arrived.
A) cavern
B) cover
C) haunt
D) hermitage
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Cover refers to a place or object
that provides physical protection or conceals one's body from view.
16.
The high-altitude ________ of the mountain eagle,
constructed with heavy branches and lined with soft moss,
was perched precariously on the edge of a sheer granite cliff.
A) harbor
B) burrow
C) nook
D) nest
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A nest is a structure built by birds or animals
to hold eggs or provide a place to live/rest.
17.
The deer’s survival depended on its ability
to find a dense ________ within the thicket,
staying motionless to blend into the shadows
while the hunters passed just a few yards away.
A) lair
B) den
C) covertness (covert)
D) refuge
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Covertness (or a covert) refers to a hidden place or thicket
where animals hide, especially in the context of hunting.
18.
As the massive storm approached the coastline,
the fleet of fishing vessels hurried back to the deep-water ________,
where the calm bay provided protection from the rising swells.
A) burrow
B) harbor / harborage
C) retreat
D) nook
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A harbor or harborage is a place on the coast
where ships can find shelter from rough water.
19.
The curious child peered into the dark ________
in the trunk of the decaying elm tree,
hoping to catch a glimpse of the owl that lived within the hollow space.
A) lair
B) hole
C) cavern
D) sanctuary
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A hole is a general opening or hollow space in a surface or object
where an animal might live.
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