помогите пожалуйста, запуталасьComplete the sentences with the right word from the

Помогите пожалуйста, запуталась
Complete the sentences with the right word from the brackets.
1. The new information (confirmed / hardened) my point of view on the problem.
2. The artist (claimed / demanded) that the picture he had painted was a true masterpiece.
3. Theres no (refusing / denying) that we need to know more about art to understand it.
4. They had a great time (in spite / despite) the bad weather.
5. Have you booked your winter (feast / holiday) yet?
6. What are you doing? Im (seeking / looking) for my pen.
7. All cars (require / demand) servicing regularly.
8. A (feast / meal) is a large and elaborate (feast / meal)
9. If you are someones (pupil / disciple), you are influenced by their teachings and try to follow their example.