Zealous = enthusiastic
The over zealous teenager was so excited about landing the part in the school play he jumped for joy and accidentally punched the teacher in the nose during his celebration.
scruples = morals
The old man's scruples compelled him to call out the young man on his habit of having two girlfriends at one time.
placid = calm
The placid surface of the lake at dawn was interrupted by the gaggle of geese that landed in a honking cacophony.
palpable = tangible
The thudding of his heartbeat as his crush walked into the room wearing a low-cut dress was palpable.
The sentence could effectively be places in a summary of Chapter 4 of Wheels of Change because it expresses a key idea objectively is "<span>In the 1880s and 1890s, female bicycle racers faces a variety of opponents, including makes, horses, and an occasional dog."</span>
Stealing would be an option, or wrenching, as well as capturing or arresting. It depends upon the context but those are some "negative" options for you.
C. The infinite variety of human nature.
How am I supposed to answer that Is there a story? I can help you if you show me
