A. Here is a list of words from the story along with their synonyms. One of the words in each set is an odd one out. Circle this word. 1. distant: far, remote, aloof, deserted 2. swaying: swerving, shaking, swinging, rotating 3. merged: joined, smashed, combined, mixed 4. outstretched: spread out, extended, closed, sprawled 5. countered: desk, answered, responded, fought back delighted enchanted