Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Grapple”?

Grapple means to seize firmly; to struggle with.

• Correct answer - grasp: it has the same meaning as Grapple.
• impress: to make a strong good impression - wrong, it does not mean the same as Grapple.
• release: to set free - wrong, it does not mean the same as Grapple.
• irritate: to annoy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Grapple.