The answer is D, practices.
Well, since jaunt and excursion mean relatively the same things, they are near synonyms, we are looking here for a word that has a relatively similar meaning to that of 'resignation'. Since you didn't give us any examples, I will just list you some of its synonyms: departure, retirement, termination, abdication, leaving, notice, abandonment, withdrawal, etc.
1. Dare not do that
2. I ought to go with my friend
3. I need the money
4. I might come here
5. Should we do the meeting
Duncan gave the title of Thane of Cawdor to Macbeth because
it serves as a reward for Macbeth’s valor. The old holder of the Thane of
Cawdor was given the punishment of death for being a traitor. When Macbeth and
Banquo were on their way back from battle, the two meet the witches, who then
tells Macbeth hat he will be the new Thane of Cawdor and will also be the new
ruler of Scotland.