1. The landlord’s negligent maintenance had transformed the once-pristine apartment building into a breeding ground for ________, forcing tenants to endure infestations that compromised both their health and dignity.

2. In the context of competitive selection processes, which word most precisely captures the meaning of “eliminate” as used in academic or professional contexts?

3. A theater company uses a ________ system to allow ensemble members to anonymously rank their preferences for the upcoming season’s repertoire, ensuring that personal relationships don’t influence artistic decisions.

4. Which definition most accurately captures the essential nature of “vendettas”?

5. Which term represents the most direct philosophical antonym to “tyranny” in political theory?