Is the underlined word being used correctly in context?

The apparel store's best selling items are fresh fruits and vegetables.

to gradually gather

Monotonous

He apologized to me for his unkind words, but I didn't sense that he actually felt any ____.

Is the underlined word being used correctly in context?

His arrogant personality caused others to avoid him.

a systematic, aggressive course for a specific purpose

Omniscient

Is the underlined word being used correctly in context?

It was easy to spot the minute detail because it was so obvious.

It's unwise to ____ the bull because it's been known to attack when angry.

Deluge

something intended to deceive

You won't have any regrets if you always ___ to do your best.

Is the underlined word being used correctly in context?

My dentist will extract my tooth tomorrow since it's been giving me a lot of pain.

to own

Composure

Is the underlined word being used correctly in context?

Driving over the speed limit may result in a subsequent ticket.

The cozy cave would be an excellent place to take ____ in a storm.

Parody

to abstain from using