"Admonish" is one of the only choices that makes sense, along with "scold", echoing the sentiment from the harsh words at the beginning of the sentence. "Rudely" solidifies "admonish" as the only choice, as "kindly" does not fit

The word "praised" makes sense because it matches the positive descriptors of the outfit that follows later in the sentence; "latest" makes sense as an adjective because the next phrase, "released yesterday" gives evidence of the recent nature of the songs

The modifier "cantankerous" applies to the woman's demeanor, with "frustration" providing a clue. The word "berated" works due to context--none of the other verbs are transitive and can operate without a conjunction besides this option and "undermined", which doesn't make sense.

"Churlish" describes the demeanor of the woman who only does unkind things. "Welcomed" is the only verb that works to describe the bringing together of the community.

"Brave" works because it frames the actions of the woman running towards a tiger; "feared" works as well, because it is set up in the sentence as the emotion that both the tiger and the woman are both supposed to lack.

Note that the first part of the sentence presents us with a double shift, indicated by “though” and “anything but.” Thus, both parts of the sentence are more or less equivalent. “Jaded” means to make weary or dull. “Visceral” refers to an intuitive feeling involving base emotions. To “addle” means to confuse. “Visceral . . . addled” is our answer.

Since he had dominated their last conversation, it seems unlikely that she would be “eager” or “keen” to meet with him. Do not confuse “loath” with “loathe;” loath means to be reluctant. “Acquiesce” means to agree to something. These two form the correct answer.

“Impugn” means to call into question something false or wrong. “Expurgate” means to censor. Since it wouldn’t make sense for a guilty murderer to be “absolved” or “exonerated,” these two can be eliminated. This leaves us with “alleged . . . acquitted” as the correct answer.

“Aromatic” is similar to “aroma,” except that it refers exclusively to things that smell good. “Savory” has a similar definition. “Acrid” refers to a sharp, unpleasant smell. “Permeate” means to fill or pass through every part. “Acrid . . . permeating” is the correct answer.

It would not be a good idea to find a job that prevents or blocks your skills and abilities. Therefore, “impedes” and “stymies” can be eliminated. An “actuary” is someone who calculates risk for insurance companies, and “actuarial” is an adjective for this type of employment. “Actuarial . . . utilizes” is the correct answer.