adapt vs accommodate

[Giappv]

The light suddenly went out and I couldn't see anything, but little by little my eyes ......... to the darkness.

(a) adapted
(b) fitted
(c) accommodated
(d) matched
Please explain for me this answer?

Thank you.

[Yankee]

Hi Giappv

Have a look at the explanation that accompanies this test as well as some of the other explanations in the synonyms tests:
http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic20678.html#what_is_the_difference_between_adapted_and_accommodated
http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic18004.html#58081

Here is a dictionary definition for 'adapt':
http://www.bartleby.com/61/80/A0078000.html

In other words, when a person's eyes adapt to a lack of light, the eyes gradually change. This would generally mean that the pupils dilate (become larger):
http://medicalimages.allrefer.com/large/normal-pupil.jpg
http://images.google.com/images?q=dilated+pupils&btnG=Search+Images&um=1&hl=en&sa=2
.
_________________
Amy
.
ESL teacher, and native speaker of American English

[Giappv]

Hi Amy,

Thank you for your answer.
I looked at the links you send me, the dictionary is really useful.
I think "adapt" means the change happens naturally and "accommodate" means the change need an action from people?
Is that right?

Giap