The correct answer is belief.
A philosophical assumption means that the philosopher just assumes, or believes something to be true, without any concrete evidence. The moment he or she is able to provide proof to support his or her assumption, it becomes a law because it can be checked if necessary.
Answer: A - agitation
Explanation:
We noticed synonyms in the passage as it calmed down, as it was not calm; convulsively - another synonym for agitation; an intelligible prayer - with a sense of agitation.
Answer:
d. understand the meaning of a text