The structure of the sentence indicates the teenager saw himself quite differently than all the people at the show. The answer should stand in opposition to the notion of a "true punk." "Poseur," which means a person who puts on a false persona, is the correct answer.

The "newer and different details" are the best clue to the correct answer for this sentence. The addition of details to a story makes it less realistic and more exaggerated. Of all the answer choices, only "hyperbole," meaning grossly exaggerated, fits the sentence.

The structure of the sentence indicates that the woman kept her "childhood faith" when her friends did not. The correct answer will show that the subject is staying in her religion and upholding its values. "Bastion," meaning a fortress or a defense, is correct, being used here metaphorically.

What the addition of "many different activists" did to the gathering was make it extremely large and confusing; therefore, "conflagration," which literally means a big fire, but here refers to a large, out of control crowd, is the correct choice.

The sentence is very clear that the protesters built something to stand in for the President.  Many of the answer choices could fit that definition, but the best fit needs to be found. "Effigy," which specifically means a model of a person, is the correct answer.

The sentence says the hiker was not injured "too seriously," but merely had the injury described by the missing word. The correct answer will be a minor harm. "Contusion," meaning a bruise or welt, is the best fit among the answer choices.

We know that the word in the blank refers back to the con man's habits of swearing to himself and being vain. These are negative traits, so we know the answer can't be "charms." The only remaining choices that have negative connotations are "vices" and "peccadilloes," and since being vain and swearing to oneself are relatively small shortcomings, the correct answer is "peccadilloes"—"small, relatively unimportant offenses or sins."

We're looking for a noun that describes someone who dabbles in many artistic hobbies. While "connoisseur" may sound like a likely option, the word actually means an expert judge in matters of taste, so it's not quite what we're looking for. "Dilettante," on the other hand, refers to a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge, and is the correct answer.

The sentence notes outright that his "status as a well respected investor" is a trick. The correct answer will reinforce this description. "Artifice," meaning a deceptive or false front, is the best choice.

Although the playwright believes his work is "quite tame," the structure of the sentence indicates his audience saw it differently. This means the correct answer will indicate the audience saw some level of offense or sense of injury, the definition of "umbrage."