Question

Use the thesaurus entry for labyrinth to answer the question.

labyrinth

noun

Definition: a place that has many confusing paths and passages; something that is extremely difficult to understand

Synonyms: entanglement, puzzle, web

Which sentences contain possible synonyms for the word labyrinth? Select three answers.

The business venture became such a tangle that everyone agreed to go separate ways.
It would take days to get to the other side of this jungle of vines, hedges, shrubs, and weeds.
Emma was determined to find the way through this maze of pathways, tunnels, and bridges.
Perhaps, Julian would not have gotten lost if he had brought a map or a compass.
After spending several days in the wilderness, the group of explorers was happy to be back home.

Answer 1

Sentences 1, 2, and 3.

- 1: "tangle" → entanglement (synonym)
- 2: "jungle of vines..." → a confusing, tangled place (matches the idea of a labyrinth)
- 3: "maze" → direct synonym of labyrinth