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An architect is a professional trained and licensed to design buildings and oversee their construction. The context mentions building a 'dream home,' which directly relates to an architect's specialized expertise. While designers create visual concepts, animators work with animation, and technicians handle technical tasks, only architects are specifically qualified to design and supervise the construction of buildings safely.

A plumber is a tradesperson who specializes in installing and repairing water supply systems, drainage systems, and pipelines. Given the context of a 'leak in the main pipeline,' a plumber is the correct professional to address this issue. Seamstresses work with fabric and sewing, brokers facilitate transactions, and masons work with brick and stone - none of these professions handle water pipe repairs.

A choreographer is a professional who creates and designs dance compositions and routines. The sentence mentions creating 'dance compositions,' which is the specific role of a choreographer. Directors guide overall productions, dancers perform, and composers create music - but choreographers specifically design dance movements and sequences.

Examination of a dead body is autopsy; that of a living person is biopsy.

The medical expert for eye related ailments is ophthalmologist; optometrist tests/measures eyesight and prescribes glasses; optician makes glasses.

Prenatal means before childbirth.

The phrasal verb – carry on – is the best option to complete the sentence since it means – continue without stopping. “Despite the stumbling blocks along the way, carry on with your efforts like a true brave-hearted warrior.”

‘Look into’ means – examine or investigate. Thus, it is the best option to complete the sentence. “You need to look into the problem seriously before it escalates and turns into a real monster.”

The phrasal verb - turn down - is the best option to complete the sentence since it means - refuse. (It can also mean - reduce the volume.) “Since their hands were full, they had to turn down several new orders during the festive season.”

'Live through' means - experience something challenging and survive. Thus, it is the best option to complete the sentence. “It is only when you live through challenging experiences that you start understanding the true meaning of life.”

The sentence needs a phrasal verb which means - to be fully understood. Since the meaning of the phrasal verb - sink in - is 'to enter or penetrate the mind', it is the correct option. “It took him several moments before the enormity of the situation could sink in.”

The phrasal verbs 'adhere to' and 'even out' are the best answers to complete the sentence. 'Adhere to' means - support; follow; act in accordance with… 'Even out' means - eliminate differences of opinion. “As the members of this esteemed institution, it is imperative that you adhere to the code of conduct and even out any differences of opinions you have.”

The phrasal verb ‘toy with’ means – take into consideration, have in view; consider as a possibility … Thus, it is the correct answer. “I would like to toy with the idea for a while before making a final decision.”

The phrasal verb ‘make off with’ means – steal and hurry away … Thus, it is the best option to complete the sentence. “He tried to make off with whatever he could lay his hands upon at the supermarket.”

The phrasal verb 'ward off' means - to do something to prevent someone or something from harming… Thus, it is the best option to complete the sentence. “Since they are overtly superstitious, they performed a series of rituals to ward off any negative energy in their surroundings.”