To clear of guilt

Today it's not odd for females to learn carpentry, but when my mother went to high school, girls who took wood shop were considered ____.

Firm

The ___ of refreshment is drinking an ice-cold lemonade on a sizzling hot day.

Good-natured

My brothers had planned to meet in the restaurant, but their ___ took place in the parking lot

Lacking ethical principles

I'm tired of hearing the two candidates for governor ____ each other with stupid insults.

Strong dislike

The owners of the department store were always competing with each other. They acted more like ____s than partners.