Which word could replace the underlined word as it is used in the paragraph? my friends and i had been waiting for months for the new action thriller movie to come out. the day the movie started, we got to the theater early. but there was already a really long line outside. we spent some tense moments wondering if we were going to be able to get tickets. a. excited b. furious c. uneasy d. relaxed p. s the underlined word is tense

"if we never experience the chill of a dark winter, it is very unlikely that we will ever cherish the warmth of a bright summer’s day. nothing stimulates our appetite for the simple joys of life more than the starvation caused by sadness or desperation. in order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse." anthon st. maarten, divine living: the essential guide to your true destiny. what does this quote mean to you? this isn't for anything in particular, i just wanted to know. : )