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.

If the subject asked her to teacher to help her understand it stands to reason that she originally could not understand the material. The correct answer is therefore "fathom" which means understand, comprehend. Additionally, "recollect" means recall, remember; "ascend" means go up and "descend" means go down; "restrain" means hold back, tie down.

The speaker in this sentence is talking about how they were able to notice that the girl was unhappy even though she said she was fine. The verb you are looking for must be a synonym of "notice," so the correct answer is "detect." "Detect" means notice, identify, discover. Additionally, to "jest" means to joke; "allude" means hint at. 

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices fits within the context of this sentence. "Possessed" means owned; "lauded" means praised; "scolded" means yelled at, punished; "employed" means gave a job to. None of these answer choices fit the context or structure of the sentence. So, the correct answer is "accompanied." To "accompany" means to go with someone.

The use of the word "but" tells you that although the words were once easy to read, they now are not. The gradual process by which things are worn down is called "erosion." So, if something has been "eroded" it has been gradually destroyed. Additionally, to "arrive" means to show up, to get somewhere; to "depict" means to represent, to show; to "strengthen" and to "reinforce" are synonyms, they both mean to support, to make something stronger.

If the pain could be described as "terrible" (very bad) it makes sense that the subject found it hard to deal with it, manage it. So, the correct answer is "cope." To "cope" with something means to deal with it even though it is not pleasant, to get through it. Additionally, "dismiss" means ignore or send away; "pry" means interfere, get involved in someone else's business; "amuse" means entertain, make laugh; "carve" means cut, slice.

All you are told about this man is that he lifts weights every day. So, logically you can infer that he might be strong, muscular. So, the correct answer is "brawny." Additionally, "feeble" means weak, it is an antonym of "brawny"; "petite" means very small; "composed" means calm and under control; "elegant" means dignified, refined, fancy.