"Predicament" is a noun meaning " a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation," so we need to pick out an answer choice which is a noun meaning something like "a problem." While "prediction" might sound like "predicament," a "prediction" is "a thing predicted; a forecast" or "the action of predicting something;" since the meaning of "prediction" isn't close to "a problem," it can't be the correct answer. "Plight," however, when used as a noun means "a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation." Since "plight" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "predicament," it is the correct answer.

A "stereotype" is the application of an overly general belief about a certain type of people. For example, there is a stereotype that all sushi chefs are Asian, when in actuality this is not at all true and there are many sushi chefs who are not Asian. Therefore, the best synonym would be "generalization." While a stereotype is a type of assumption, "generalization" is the more precise synonym; therefore the answer choice "assumption" is incorrect.

"Flak" is a noun that means criticism. "Disapproval" is the best choice since it shares the same definition. Considering the other choices, "debris" means the remains of something broken, "mosaic" means a flat piece of art made of small pieces of colored material, a "consideration" is something that is thought about or needs to be thought about for some or idea to work, and an "obstacle" is a hindrance, often a physical one.

A "vow" is a solemn, formal promise. "Oath" is the best choice, since it means a formal promise. Considering the other choices, "bow" means a weapon used to shoot arrows or a decoration added to gifts made of looped sections of ribbon; "betrayal" is an antonym of "vow" and means the act of breaking a promise or violating the trust of someone, and "suggestion" means an idea put forward as an option of proceeding or adjusting how one is doing something.

The Latin root "grat" means pleasing, so a “gratuity” is a “tip,” or money given to show you are pleased. A “hermit” is a recluse, someone who lives alone and avoids people; “vow” means promise; and an “outcast” is someone excluded from society.

"Ennui" is a noun that means "a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement." While all of the potential answer choices refer to feelings, only "mediocrity," "terror," and "boredom" refer to negatively-connoted emotions. "Terror" is not close in meaning to "ennui," and while "mediocrity" may seem like a potentially correct answer, "boredom" is the best answer choice because it is the closest synonym of "ennui."

"Renown" means fame. For example, an artist of great renown is famous and well known. So, "fame" is the correct answer.

"Discord" means lack of harmony, therefore "disharmony" is closest in meaning to "discord."

A "defect" is a flaw, so "flaw" is the correct answer. A "treasurer" is an officer in an organization that manages the finances. "Candor" means utmost honesty and truthfulness. "Dynasty" is a line of rulers from the same family. "Fatigue" means extreme tiredness.

A "proclamation" is an official announcement. The best choice is "announcement" because it is a part of the definition of "proclamation." Considering the other choices, "sea" refers to a large body of salt water, "scheme" means come up with a plan, often to commit some sort of crime when used as a verb or a plan when used as a noun, and "story" means a narrative designed to entertain readers or listeners.