The herculean task before the nation is combating insecurity.

Here are the answers to the questions: 6. The sentence is "His first attempt at creative writing was a _." The word fiasco* means a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one. This fits the context of a failed attempt at writing. The correct option is C. 7. The sentence is "Mrs. Adamu's _ helped the company to gain international recognition." Perseverance* means persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. This quality would help a company gain recognition over time. The correct option is C. 8. The sentence is "The player embraced his _ at the end of the match." Fans* are enthusiastic admirers, especially of a sports team or celebrity. A player would typically embrace their fans after a match. The correct option is C. 9. The sentence is "The goalkeeper was _ for wasting time." Penalised means subjected to a penalty or punishment. Punished* is a direct synonym that fits the context of a rule violation in sports. The correct option is B. 10. The sentence is "The herculean task before the nation is combating insecurity." Herculean means requiring great strength or effort. Arduous* means involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring, which is a strong synonym for herculean. The correct option is D. 11. The sentence is "We had our _ in the evening after the meeting." Dinner* is the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening. The correct option is C. 12. The sentence is "The insurance company has reviewed its monthly _ upward." An insurance premium* is the amount of money an individual or business must pay for an insurance policy. This is what an insurance company would review upward. The correct option is A. 13. The sentence is "The author's first book was _ when he was a teenager." A book is published* when it is prepared and issued for public sale, distribution, or readership. The correct option is D. 14. The sentence is "The masses _ against the hike in prices of petroleum products." To protest* means to express an objection to what someone has said or done. This is a common action taken by the masses against price hikes. The correct option is D. 15. The sentence is "Could you give me a _ of my tea, please?" A cup* is a common container for drinking tea. The correct option is B. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.