"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.

To “veto” something means to reject something. To provide further help, “amend” means fix, edit; “approach” means move toward; “respond” means answer; “repose” means relax, rest.

A “contract” is a formal agreement drawn up between two or more parties, so it is closest in meaning to "agreement."

Many of these options may be tempting, for a house is a building, a piece of property, etc. In fact, many people live in apartments just like they live in houses. However, the best word on the list is "abode," which means place where someone lives or even, more simply, house. Probably the most tempting wrong answer is "apartment," but since "abode" can mean "house," it is a better option among those provided.

It is always best to choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word used in the question itself. The word "trace" is most frequently used to describe the activity of drawing the outline of someone or something while the person or thing is actually present. It also can be used in the figurative sense of "outlining" some activity. (You can say, "I will trace what he said in the discussion." This would mean that you would outline it—that is, present it in a brief form.) Although tracing could be a type of "portraying" or "rendering," it is best said to be "outlining." This is the correct answer.