Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Some people complain when they $$\underline {encounter} $$ a small misfortune in the course of their thoroughly happy life.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

This world is full of $$\underline {miseries} $$.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

A glance at a beautiful object gives us $$\underline {delight} $$.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

It is terrible for people to die of $$\underline {starvation} $$.