Fill in the blank with the word that best fits.Tensions escalated after the crew divided itself into two _________(s), one siding with the ship's captain, and the other calling for mutiny.paragonfactionappendagetransgression

When the wind returned, the sea captain ordered his crew to release the sails so that they could _________ the power of the wind and, at last, be on their way.replicateconceiveinfringeharness

Which is the closest synonym for the word tension, as it is used in the article?  A.affectionB.frictionC.solutionD.commotion

What are the two balanced forces on the ship?

Fill in the blank with the word that best fits.The jury came to a _________, with every member in agreement that the defendant could not possibly be guilty of the crime.trajectoryrecompensediscrepancyconsensus

Fill in the blank with the word that best fits.The peace meetings went well, and both sides were making progress toward signing a treaty until, suddenly, tempers flared and negotiations turned _________.conciliatorymonotonoushostileunkempt