The subject of this sentence left his bag alone at the airport and then the airport security did something to him. Based on this information you can reasonably infer that the correct answer must mean something like held by the authorities. The correct answer is therefore "detained." "Detained" means held by the authorities against one's will, imprisoned, taken into custody. Additionally, to "maim" means to injure, to wound, to deform; "fostered" means encouraged, promoted, helped the development of; "hoisted" means lifted up above one's head; "inspired" means motivated, to have caused someone to want to do something. 

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means to mix two or more things together, to join two thing or more things together. The correct answer is therefore "fused." Additionally, to "coddle" means to treat like a baby, to treat in an overly protective manner; to "accuse" means to say someone did something wrong or committed a crime; to "halt" means to stop, to pause; to "provoke" means to cause an argument, to start a fight.

This question is definitely trying to give you a number of wrong options to tempt you into choosing a word that basically sounds right. The astronaut is going to come back home. While this will require relocation, this is not the best option. Likewise, it is possible that his commanders are "recalling" him or her home; however, that is the commanders' action, not his or hers! The simple word "return" is actually the best. It just means "to come back." That is all that is implied by this sentence, so it is all that is needed!

It seems that the shopper has many options for jelly. Therefore, he can think about them for some time. While this would require him to "reflect on" his options, the word "reflect" does not fit into the sentence grammatically. The best option is "consider," which means to think about so that a decision can be made. This is exactly what the shopper must do before buying any one jelly.

Likely, the doctor is making a recommendation to the patient. It really would be a bit of overkill to say that he or she announced it to the patient. Likewise, it is not a matter of the doctor inquiring for the patient to eat more vegetables. The word "inquire" can mean "ask," but it means this in the sense of "to look into." This is not correct. The doctor's recommendation could also be called a suggestion. Thus, "suggested" is the best option.

If food was "rotten" (spoiled, no longer edible) then it makes sense that the speaker would have to throw it away. The correct answer then is "discard" which means throw away, get rid of. Additionally, "haul" means carry or transport over long distances; "announce" means say publicly; "annihilate" means completely destroy; "ponder" means think about. 

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these words most likely represents something the man would do when faced with a problem. The correct answer then is "locate" which means find the exact location of. Additionally, "retort" means answer back, reply; "tremble" means shake (usually with fear); "exaggerate" means overstate, make more intense; "astonish" means shock, surprise, and inspire awe. 

It makes sense that at the end of an evening a campfire would be put out. So, the correct answer is "extinguished." To "extinguish" means to put out a fire. Additionally, "imitated" means copied; "deluded" means fooled, tricked; "lamented" means mourned, expressed sorrow about; "revealed" means shown, taken out of hiding.

You are told that the crabs are moving quickly so the only acceptable answer is the one that reflects this. The correct answer is therefore "scurried." To "scurry" means to move about in a quick and hurried manner. All the other words are loosely synonyms of one another, and they all mean to move slowly.

Seeing as the subjects of this sentence are said to be in love and leaving one another's company it makes sense that they would hug or "embrace." "Embrace" can mean either to hug or to accept an idea. Additionally, "isolated" means alone, separated from others; "complained" means expressed irritation with, moaned; "merged" means came together, blended, combined; "concocted" means made, invented, came up with.