Why strode and not strayed?

[Lola]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #103 "Synonyms for walk", question 5

As it had no choice trying to escape from the vulture, the doe ......... quickly over the streamlet.

(a) strode
(b) paced
(c) strayed
(d) meandered

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #103 "Synonyms for walk", answer 5

As it had no choice trying to escape from the vulture, the doe strode quickly over the streamlet.

Correct answer: (a) strode

Your answer was: incorrect
As it had no choice trying to escape from the vulture, the doe strayed quickly over the streamlet.
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Why strode and not strayed?

Lola

[Yankee]

Hi

"Stray" is not a quick or hasty or purposeful form of movement.

Amy
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Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English