Question

1. we repaired the house (randomly; piecemeal) doing

synonyms
choose the word from this unit that is the same or most nearly
the same in meaning as the boldface word or expression in the
phrase. write that word on the line. use a dictionary if necessary.

1. was among the last roving groups in lapland
2. achieved a well - regarded situation among her peers
3. a loud harangue that persuaded no one
4. legal terms that will need explication
5. attempted to make off with money from the fund
6. made an arbitrary search for the lost keys
7. was caught up in the chaos left by the storm
8. is just another conceited showoff
9. rehearsed the play little by little
10. suffers from a serious indisposition

Explanation:

Each synonym is selected to match the core meaning of the boldface term, aligned with standard lexical definitions:

1. "roving" describes groups that move from place to place.
2. "situation" here refers to one's standing among others.
3. "harangue" is a forceful, angry speech.
4. "explication" means explaining or interpreting something clearly.
5. "make off with" means to steal and run away with something.
6. "arbitrary" means unplanned or random.
7. "chaos" is a state of complete disorder.
8. "showoff" is someone who brags to impress others.
9. "little by little" means gradually, in small increments.
10. "indisposition" refers to an illness or unwell state.

Answer:

1. wandering
2. status
3. rant
4. explanation
5. steal
6. random
7. disorder
8. braggart
9. gradually
10. illness