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Correct option: D — administered/middle

administered/middle ‘Administered’ means to control the situation, operation or arrangement of something. The given sentence states that If the anesthesia is not administered properly, he might wake up in the middle of the surgery. Hence , ‘administered/middle’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — adaptive

adaptive ‘Adaptive’ means having an ability to change to suit changing conditions.The given sentence states that societies need to develop highly adaptive behavioural rules for survival. Hence, ‘adaptive’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — implacable

Implacable ‘Implacable’ means refusing to change and showing no forgiveness or mercy. The given sentence states that the man who is supposed to be protecting them is somehow their fiercest and most implacable enemy. Hence, ‘implacable’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — temperance

Temperance ‘Temperance’ means moderation in action, thought, or feeling. The given sentence states that before about 1830, temperance sermons, tracts and addresses routinely broached female intemperance. Hence,‘Temperance’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — garner

Garner ‘Garner’ means to gather or collect. The given sentence states that according to the politician, using vulgar language to garner votes is not something he will endorse. Hence, ‘Garner’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — unearth

Unearth ‘Unearth’ means to discover. The given sentence states that I was really hoping to unearth a decent movie this time, and I came up with an undisputed classic. Hence, ‘unearth’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — to the

To the The phrase ‘To the’ is generally used to indicate movement or transition from one place or position to another. Hence, ‘to the’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — concentrate

Concentrate ‘Concentrate’ means to focus all one's attention on a particular object or activity. The given sentence states that the sedative effect of the drugs impairs people's ability to pay attention and concentrate. Hence, ‘Concentrate’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — over

Over The phrase ‘All over’ means everywhere. The given sentence states that she kept pictures of her parents all over the house. Hence, ‘Over’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — when it

When it ‘When’ functions as a subordinating conjunction. As a subordinating conjunction, ‘when’ introduces a dependent clause that provides additional information about the timing or condition of the main clause. It establishes a relationship between the two clauses. Hence, ‘When it’ is the most appropriate answer.