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This is the correct option. The definition of abhor is to really hate something or someone.

Accolade is an expression of approval, praise or a reward. This is the correct option.

This is the correct option. Adulation is to admire intensely or excessively. Being a highly popular artist, MJ was once highly admired. 

This is the correct option. It refers to something that is misleading or not straight to the point.

This is the correct option. Blithe is lacking or showing a lack of due concern; casual.

To cringe is to draw back or to move in order to shrink from danger or fear. This is the correct option.

The definition of succinct is getting to the point in just a few words. This is the correct option.

This is the correct option. The definition of collude means to secretly work with someone on something illegal or deceitful.

This is the correct option. The definition of arcane is something that is secret or that only a few people know about or understand.

A boor is someone with bad manners, someone ill-mannered. This is the correct option. He is now completely transformed to well-mannered and well-behaved.

This is the correct option. The definition of an indigent is a person who is poor or needy.

This is the correct option as 'alacrity' refers to promptness or readiness. Since they are prepared to work for less, they are lapped up by prospective employers promptly.

This is the correct option. The definition of demure is someone who is shy and modest. The context requires a contrast to 'brash and bold' and a continuation of 'bashful'.

No article is required to qualify the noun 'health'.

Whenever we refer to a particular subject, we use article 'the'. Had it been a general case (case of present simple tense), the sentence would have been - ''It takes two days to pass a cheque''. Hence, option 2 is correct.