"Influence," when used as a noun, means impact or sway, and when used as a verb, means impact or have an effect on. So, "impact" is the correct answer. "Debate" means argue about the different sides of an issue in an organized manner. "Seize" means grasp or take control or possession over. "Support," when used as a verb, means back or assist. "Pause," when used as a verb, means stop temporarily or take a break.

"Resolve," when used as a verb, means solve or find a solution to a problem or issue. So, "solve" is the correct answer. "Confuse" means baffle or perplex. "Exercise" means do some sort of physical activity, often for the purpose of improving or maintaining one's health. "Repair" means fix or make functional or correct. "Deny" means refuse or turn down.

"Endeavor" means to try to do something. To further help you, "withdraw" means pull away, go into hiding; "taunt" means make fun of; "mimic" means copy; "profess" means to admit to something. 

"Taunt" means to tease, to make fun of and is similar in meaning to "ridicule." To further help you, "assist" means help; "enlist" means sign up; a "professional" is someone who is paid for what they do; a "mercenary" is a professional soldier who is hired for money.

"Consent," when used as a verb, means accept or agree to something, so "agree" is the correct answer. None of the other answers is close in meaning to "consent": "reject" means say no to or deny; "simplify" means make something simpler or easier to understand; "adapt" means change in order to be suitable to new conditions or requirements or adjust to a new condition or environment; and "focus," when used as a verb, means concentrate or put all of one's effort into doing one thing.

"Supplement" is something additional or extra, so "addition" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "supplement": a "vacation" is a break from work, often specifically indicating a trip taken during this break; an "examination" is a test or an evaluation; a "ferry" is a boat used to move people or things; and a "pharmacy" is a place that dispenses medication.

A “feud” is a fight, argument or dispute between two or more people, so "dispute" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "feud": “over the top” is an English idiom that means too much or exaggerated; “renew” means return something broken to its former state; “nag” means harass, badger, or pester; and “will” can mean many things, but when used as a noun, "will" means desire to do something or strength of character.

“Forge” means create, particularly with regards to metalwork, so "create" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "forge": “administer” means manage, supervise, or direct; “damage” means hurt or break; “wharf” means quayside or dock; and a “raft” is a flat boat made of any available materials.

"Pull" is a verb that means exert force on something to move it towards you. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "pull" is "haul", a verb that means pull something with force. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pull": "push" is an antonym of "pull" and means exert force on something to move it away from you; "steer" means control the movement of a motor vehicle; and "play" means engage in a recreational activity.

"Tower" is a noun that means a tall, narrow building. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "tower" is "skyscraper," a noun that means a very tall building with many stories. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "tower": "house" means a building for family habituation; "cave" means a large underground chamber; and "office" means a building used for professional work.