Synonyms

[especially of hair or straw]

[or direct, to dictate, to lay down as a rule of action]

[or tiresome, to cease to please]

[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]