An "affliction" is a disease or a disorder, so "affliction" is the correct answer. "Perfection" means the state of being flawless or without any defects. "Applause" means clapping that signifies approval or praise. "Aspiration" is a noun that means hope or dream. "Production" means the process of manufacturing or creating something.

A "quandary" is a difficult predicament or a dilemma, so "dilemma" is the correct answer. For clarification, "fluctuate" means to move up and down, "dilute" means to make weaker, "inquire" means to ask, and "postpone" means to delay an event. 

A "rendezvous" is a meeting, so "meeting" is the correct answer. For clarification, an "assault" is an attack, "fraught" means overrun, burdened, or full of, "location" means a place, and "disagreement" means argument or dispute.

"Climax" means the highest or most important point, so "peak," which means summit or pinnacle, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "climax" or "peak": a "disturbance" is a disruption or an event that causes disorder; "surface" means the upper or outer layer of something; "hail" is freezing rain; and "distance" is the length between two points.

An "accord" is an agreement signed between two or more parties; the word can also mean harmony. So, "agreement" is the correct answer. "Disagreement" means dispute or argument, so it is an antonym of "accord" and cannot be the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "accord": "notoriety" means infamy or ill repute; "success" means triumph; and "disaster" means catastrophe.

"Frankness" means bluntness or honesty, so "candidness," a noun that means straightforwardness or honesty, is the correct answer. "Dishonesty" is an antonym of "frankness"; it means deceit or duplicity. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "frankness": "kindness" means affection or care, "caution" means carefulness, and "antagonist" means adversary, rival, or the character who attempts to subvert the protagonist in a story.

"Mirth" means happiness, so "happiness" is the correct answer. For clarification, "envy" means jealousy.

The word "temperament" is a noun used to describe someone’s nature, personality or disposition, so "disposition," which means temperament or nature, is the correct answer. For clarification, a "novice" is a beginner, an "oration" is a formal speech, "pungent" means stinky and disgusting, and "depressed" means very sad and despondent.

When used as a verb, "toil" means to work hard, but it can also be used as a noun that means hard work. So, "hard work" is the correct answer. For clarification, "wanton" means deliberate when referring to a mean action, "mendacity" means dishonesty, and "frivolous" means trivial or pointless.

A "tryst" is a secret romantic meeting, an affair, or a rendezvous, so "rendezvous," which means a secret meeting, is the correct answer. For clarification, to "rout" means to defeat utterly, "remiss" means careless, "recalcitrant" means disobedient, and "revile" means insult or offend.