Question

instructions
match each vocabulary word to its corresponding synonym:
word options (7 of 7)
relief
ponder
subtle
gingerly
subdued
feigned
retrieve
synonym
word
fake
comfort
grab
indirect
calm
carefully
reflect

Explanation:

Each vocabulary word is matched to its synonym based on lexical meaning:

1. "fake" means not genuine, which matches "feigned" (pretended).
2. "comfort" refers to easing distress, which matches "relief" (assuagement of distress).
3. "grab" means to seize, which matches "retrieve" (to get/bring back).
4. "indirect" means not straightforward, which matches "subtle" (not obvious/straightforward).
5. "calm" means peaceful, which matches "subdued" (quiet and controlled).
6. "carefully" means with caution, which matches "gingerly" (in a cautious way).
7. "reflect" means to think deeply, which matches "ponder" (to think carefully).

Answer:

• fake: feigned
• comfort: relief
• grab: retrieve
• indirect: subtle
• calm: subdued
• carefully: gingerly
• reflect: ponder