Depending on the sentence or para -- it can be --
stop (poor food arrests the growth of children)
seized (the policeman arrested the thief)
Adversity most nearly means hardship.
Assimilate most nearly means to absorb.
Enigma most nearly means puzzle or riddle.
Il Penseroso most nearly means a thoughtful or studious man.
Mulct most nearly meansA. complainB. playC.workD. defraud
no; usually means most of the time, and nearly means almost
Enjoyment
using
Speculate
On time
Hobby
Caustic most nearly means toxic, usually referring to a substance that generates heat and having the potential to burn you.