This sentence appears to be discussing a disagreement that started between two friends and then intensified into a breakdown of good relations. The correct answer then is "rift." A "rift" is a break in something, a breakdown of a friendly relationship, a long lasting dispute. Additionally, an "applicant" is someone who is applying for something, like a job; a "vocation" is an occupation, a job; a "jaunt" is a casual, relaxed journey; a "cull" is the organized killing of a specific animal.

Based on the context of this sentence the correct answer must relate to a quiet action, undertaken in moments of peace and privacy. The correct answer is therefore "contemplation" which means the action of thinking about something for a long time. Additionally, "heresy" is the act of going against what is orthodox, violating a religion; "ire" is anger, wrath, irritation; "ferocity" is fierceness; "pestilence" is disease. 

The speaker's husband is described as "convicted" which means found guilty, imprisoned for. So, he could best be described as a "felon" which means criminal. Additionally, "substitute" means replacement, stand-in; a "realtor" is someone who sells houses; an "aficionado" is someone who is a fan of something; a "practitioner" is someone who practices something, someone who is involved with something.

To begin with "interminable" means never ending. So, if the enemy's firing was seemingly never ending the attack itself could be described using the word "barrage." A "barrage" is a relentless attack on something. Additionally, "apprehension" is a feeling of worry and concern; the "summit" is the top; "compensation" is money received for work or an injury suffered; a "quirk" is a weird trait unique to someone or something.

The use of the word "also" suggests that there was an original teacher who was sick and now there is a second, replacement teacher who is also sick. The correct answer is therefore "substitute," which means replacement. Additionally, an "imbecile" is a fool, a moron; a "mortal" is not a God, someone who can die; "rowdy" means loud and chaotic, boisterous; the "verge" is the edge.

If the people wanted to complete the task as quickly as possible (because of their limited schedule) it makes sense for them to prioritize "efficiency" or ability to do something in the least amount of time, with the least amount of wasted effort. Additionally, "compensation" is payment received for some work or some injury; "sensitivity" is awareness of one's surroundings; "independence" is the quality of being alone and in charge of one's own care; "detachment" is separation, the action of splitting from.

Based on the context of this sentence, and the speaker's righteous and angry tone, you know that the noun you are looking for must be a relatively harsh word used to describe someone who misbehaves or is in frequent trouble with the law. The correct answer is therefore "delinquent." Additionally, a "glutton" is a greedy person who eats too much; a "genius" is a very smart person; a "flatterer" is someone who says nice things to people to get people to like them; a "romantic" is someone who loves easily and often and believes in fairy tale type love.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a noun that means a state of agitation and excitement that might lead to trouble or violence. The correct answer is therefore "ferment." Additionally, "malice" is spite, ill will; "banter" is playful teasing between friends; a "lull" is a period of relative calm; "dishonesty" is a lack of honesty, not telling the truth.

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these is a quality that the girl might find scary. The correct answer is "ferocity," which means fierceness, the level of violence in something. Additionally, "tolerance" means patience, acceptance; "sanity" means the ability to think in a reasonable and rational manner, not being crazy; "ego" means self-image, self-worth, what someone thinks about themselves; "dedication" is commitment to a cause, determination to stick with something.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a noun that means money paid for work. The correct answer is "income." Additionally, "adoration" is great love and affection; an "altercation" is a fight, a dispute; an "edifice" is a building; a "jaunt" is a brief, relaxed trip.