Letter M Test 2

[affray, brawl]

Mal de Mer is French for 'sickness of the sea' or seasickness. This is the only option directly related to sea travel, while the others refer to different conditions.

[feeling of discomfort]

[a pleasing - of old & new tunes]

[lie]

[occupation for which one is specially fitted]

[very small amount]

[admonishing]

Monetary directly relates to money or currency systems. Option D explicitly states this relationship, while the other options describe unrelated attitudes or qualities.

Meander means to wind or wander without a fixed direction, like a curving river. Option D captures this meaning of aimless wandering, unlike the specific actions in other options.

[disputable]

[dominant feature]

 [soften the sound]

Moot means debatable, open to discussion, or having no practical significance. Option C correctly identifies this core meaning of being arguable or questionable.

[deserving of honour]

Murk refers to darkness, gloom, or obscurity. Option C correctly identifies this meaning, while other options refer to substances or marks rather than atmospheric darkness.

[immensity]

[darkness]

To macerate means to cause something to become soft by soaking it in a liquid. Its opposite is to harden by drying.

[usually against]

Maculated means spotted; stained. Its opposite is unspotted.

To malign means to vilify; to slander; to libel. Its opposite is to venerate, meaning to honour; to revere.

Mandatory means compulsory. Its opposite is optional.

Misappropriate means to take something dishonestly, especially funds or property, for unauthorized use. Option C correctly captures this meaning of dishonest taking, unlike simple misplacement or rudeness.