Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer is a noun that describes someone who behaves foolishly and who would be widely "mocked" (made fun of). The correct answer is therefore "buffoon" which means fool. Additionally, "income" is money earned through work; a "treatise" is a formal, written expression of an idea; a "specter" is a ghost; an "adage" is an old saying.

Based on the use of the word "trying" and a logical inference about the impact of construction work you should be able to figure out that you are looking for the noun that describes an interruption, a disturbance, something that causes people to change their plans. So, the correct answer is "disruption." Additionally, a "lull" is a period of calm inactivity between two periods of activity; "mettle" is courage, bravery; "wrath" is anger and vengeance; a "bounty" is a blessing, a large supply of something advantageous.

Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for an answer that means follower, so the correct answer is "adherent." An "adherent" is a follower, someone who sticks to something. Additionally, a "brigand" is a pirate; a "philistine" is an uncultured person; a "jaunt" is a brief excursion, a playful journey; a "contractor" is someone who fulfills a contract for some form of work.

To begin with "appalled" means horrified, shocked, and filled with disgust. So, whatever it is that made international news must have been horrific. The correct answer is therefore "atrocity." An "atrocity" is a terrible act of violence or injustice committed against a group of people. Additionally, an "adage" is an old saying meant to impart some lesson; "alacrity" is eagerness, readiness; "acumen" is skill, judgment, talent; an "affirmation" is a statement offered that confirms something.

The use of the word "although" suggests that whilst other people doubted the man, he did not doubt himself. He could therefore be said to possess strong "conviction" or self-belief, self-confidence, faith in oneself and one's chosen path. Additionally, "elasticity" is the ability of an object to retain it's shape after it has been bent; "rancor" is spite, bitterness; a "dilemma" is a problem with two possible solutions; an "altercation" is a fight.

Another name for playful teasing is "banter." "Banter" is good-natured teasing between friends or friendly people. Additionally, "dissent" is refusing to follow orders; "gumption" is self-confidence and ingenuity; "ferocity" is fierceness; a "commodity" is something of value.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a noun that means peace treaty. So, the correct answer is "truce." A "truce" is a peace, a temporary halt in fighting. Additionally, a "treatise" is a formal written declaration of an idea; a "diploma" is an award or certificate given to a student for graduating; a "curmudgeon" is a grumpy, old man; a "deviation" is a movement away from the standard or expected path.

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a noun that means problem, difficulty, situation that needs to be resolved. So, the correct answer is "conundrum." Additionally, "wrath" is extreme anger and vengeance; a "predilection" is a preference, something liked above other things; "residue" is what is left behind when something else has been taken out; an "aberration" is something unexpected and outside of what is normal.

The speaker in this sentence will likely face extreme anger, so the correct answer is "wrath." Additionally, an "impasse" is a barrier, a deadlock, something that cannot be overcome; "acumen" is skill, ability; a "predilection" is a preference, a natural liking of something; "alacrity" is eagerness, willingness, cheerfulness.

Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer is a noun that means something like arguments, so the correct answer is "objections." An "objection" is a problem one has with an argument or a plan; "potential" is possible ability; "semblance" is likeness, having the appearance of; a "commodity" is something of value; "solitude" is the state of being alone.