Answer:
D: is completely baffled.
Explanation:
Rational and logical are quite similar in meaning but rational is something that has logic. These two words are close synonyms and not antonyms.
Answer:
c). to compare the mud to a nasty, pain
Explanation:
Compound word.
Don't mind the "x" and "z" if you look at the included image.
This might help. It is the image.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/alphabet/wordforeachletter/compoundwords/answerstiny.GIF