meaning of pace and stray

[nona m.]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #66 "Synonyms for walk", question 10

If you are not so tired, we can ......... home instead of taking the bus!

(a) walk
(b) wander
(c) pace
(d) stray

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #66 "Synonyms for walk", answer 10

If you are not so tired, we can walk home instead of taking the bus!

Correct answer: (a) walk
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what does this mean- pace, stray?

nona m.

[prezbucky]

pace = rate
The pace of this song is groovy!

pace = approximate length of a step (unit of measurement)
The ball is five paces from the hole.

pace = step
The man took four paces to the left and two to the right.

pace = repetitive stepping (almost always used to refer to a reaction to nervousness/anxiety)

The man paced back and forth as he awaited the verdict.

Stop pacing, Tom. You're making me nervous!
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[prezbucky]

stray = untame/wild/not owned
The stray cat eats out of garbage cans.

stray = act in opposition to (something)
By eating the Philly cheese steak, he strayed from his low-fat diet.

stray = move away from (physically)
The calf lost his mother and, as a result, strayed from the herd.
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