Meaning of blundered and lumered

[Fernando]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #106 "Synonyms for stagger and walk", question 7

The heavily loaded wagon ......... along the old cobbled road.

(a) blundered
(b) lumbered
(c) staggered
(d) lurched

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #106 "Synonyms for stagger and walk", answer 7

The heavily loaded wagon lumbered along the old cobbled road.

Correct answer: (b) lumbered
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Could you please tell me whats the meaning of blundered and lumered, Mutate

Fernando

[Alan]

Hi Fernando,

Blunder as verb and noun suggests the making of an unfortunate mistake. As a secondary meaning together with appropriate prepositions it can mean enter by mistake as in: Blunder into a meeting - indicating that you have accidentally come into a meeting that you are not supposed to. Lumber as a verb suggests a slow and heavy movement as an old lorry driving through narrow streets.

Alan
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