Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that could be used to describe the movement of a snake. The correct answer then is "slithered." To "slither" means to move smoothly over the surface, to move like a snake. Additionally, to "hover" means to fly just above the surface of the ground, to float above the ground; to "leap" means to jump high or far; to "suffer" means to feel pain; to "mend" means to fix, to make better. 

Based on the context and structure of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means to transport people across water. The correct answer is therefore "ferry." When used as a noun "ferry" can also mean the name of a boat that transports people or goods across water. Additionally, "educate" means teach; "consume" means eat, use completely; "detect" means notice, observe, find; "articulate" means express, give voice to, speak clearly. 

If the man wants to spend more time with his family it makes logical sense that he would give up, renounce claims to his position within the company. So, the correct answer is "relinquish." To "relinquish" means to give up a claim to, to give up, to renounce. Additionally, "hailed" can mean rain or fall from the sky when used as a verb or praised, applauded when used as an adjective; "scattered" means spread out; "scrubbed" means cleaned, polished; "absolved" means forgiven, declared someone free from responsibility or guilt. 

This sentence is about the hard work undertaken by farm workers during the summer harvest. The correct answer must therefore be a verb that describes working hard. So, the correct answer is "toiled." To "toil" means to work hard and tirelessly. Additionally, to "tumble" means to fall; to "repair" means to fix, to make work again; "repose" means rest; to "multiply" means to increase in number. 

Based on the context of this sentence the correct answer must mean something like money given to someone to make up for some injustice they suffered. The correct answer is therefore "compensate." Other synonyms for "compensate" include "repay," "pay back," and "reimburse." Additionally, "rejoice" means celebrate, express joy about; "scold" means yell at, punish, or it can also mean burn, burn with hot water; "analyze" means think deeply and critically about, examine; "disassociate" means disconnect, detach from, to no longer be associated with. 

The storm clouds forced the hikers to turn back which means they must have been worried about the coming storm and felt threatened. The verb "loom" means come into view, appear as a large and threatening force. So, the storm clouds "loomed" over the hikers. Additionally, "jostled" means bumped into (usually in a crowd); "preserved" means maintained, saved for the future; "concentrated" means focused, thought deeply about; "peeped" means looked at quickly.

The subject of this sentence is unsure how money she has so it makes sense that she would have to guess. So, the correct answer is "estimate" which means guess, roughly calculate. Additionally, "displace" means unsettle, force to move; "abandon" means leave behind, forsake; to "propel" something means to cause something to move forward, to push; "misinform" means lie to, tell incorrect information to.

In this sentence the two boys leapt into the sea. To jump or dive into something quickly, excitedly or forcefully is to "plunge." Additionally, to "tremble" means to shake with fear; "hobbled" means limp, walk uncomfortable due to injury; to "whimper" means to moan, cry, complain quietly; to "boast" means to talk arrogantly about one's accomplishments or positive traits.

If the smaller country was trying to prevent war with the larger country it makes sense that they would give up territory to the larger country. The correct answer is therefore "cede." To "cede" means to surrender, to give up (power or territory). Additionally, "derail" means cause to go off path; "command" means order, tell someone to do something; "drain" means empty, weaken, take the water out of; "guarantee" means ensure that something will happen, make a promise that something will happen.

If the speaker was "abroad" (in a foreign country) and was using a translator it makes sense that they would need things explained to them. To "interpret" means to explain the meaning of words or information. Additionally, "ponder" means think carefully about; "deliberate" is a synonym of "ponder," it also means to think carefully about for a long time; "debilitate" means weaken; "offend" means insult.