what is the diference between adapt and match?

[Farmakor]

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #107 "Synonyms for fit and adapt", question 9

The soldiers found it hard to ......... themselves to the hot dry climate.

(a) fit
(b) adapt
(c) agree
(d) match

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #107 "Synonyms for fit and adapt", answer 9

The soldiers found it hard to adapt themselves to the hot dry climate.

Correct answer: (b) adapt

Your answer was: incorrect
The soldiers found it hard to match themselves to the hot dry climate.
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what is the diference between adapt and match?

Farmakor

[Mister Micawber]

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'Match' normally involves no change.
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