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'Furor' means an outbreak of public excitement or outrage, while 'commotion' means a noisy disturbance. Both fit parties fighting, though 'furor' suggests more intense public reaction. 'Fracas' means a noisy quarrel or fight but is less commonly used. Both furor and commotion are appropriate.

'Lineage' means ancestral line or breed, which correctly describes a horse's background and breeding. 'Progeny' means offspring/descendants, which refers to the horse's children, not its own background. 'Gallop' is a gait, completely irrelevant to the context. Only lineage fits.

'Per chance' is a literary/poetical phrase meaning 'by chance' or 'accidentally'. While 'by luck' and 'by fluke' are common expressions, 'per chance' is the more sophisticated, literary choice often found in formal writing or poetry.

'Awkward' means uncomfortable or embarrassing situation, which perfectly describes being late for work repeatedly. 'Dicey' means uncertain/risky, 'banal' means boring/trivial, and 'intemperate' means lacking moderation (typically for habits like drinking). Only awkward fits.

'Perturbed' means troubled, worried, or agitated, which fits being upset by colleagues' remarks and rumors. 'Disturbed' has similar meaning, while 'anguished' suggests severe emotional pain. Perturbed is the most precise for being troubled by gossip.

All the options mean 'having a strong liking'.

'Exhort' (meaning strongly encourage (someone) to do something) fits best in the context.

Injurious is something causing harm; which best fits the context here.

Platitude is the correct answer as it means a common remark which is used as if fresh or novel. Quality matters is a very common remark in management language, but every time it is presented as if it is a new idea.

Clichéd means something that has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning. Other options do not fit.

We need a word to go with 'violation' here. Only 'blatant' fits best as it means something bad that is done openly and unashamedly.

'Detour' means a deviation from a direct course of action; and it best fits here. 

All the given options mean 'a situation of panic or disorder'. Hence, option (4) is the correct answer. 

Premise means an assertion or proposition which forms the basis for a work or theory. Hence, it is the correct answer as the mall was built citing the locality to be affluent.

We need a word having negative connotation. Only 'tepid' fits best as it means 'just warm; lukewarm'.