Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Quarrels result in____________ confrontations and bring all conversations to a complete standstill.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is "heated."
Explanation of correct answer: "Heated" describes confrontations that are intense, often angry, which is the context implied by the word "quarrels."
Example of correct answer in a sentence: "The argument quickly escalated into a heated confrontation."
Meanings of other options:
· Cold: Lacking warmth or emotion, not suitable for describing a confrontation.
· Hot: While "hot" can be used similarly to "heated," "heated" is more commonly used to describe intense confrontations.
· Disputed: Refers to something that is contested or argued over but does not capture the intensity implied by "heated."