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Captured refers to “taken by force”. Decapitated refer to “beheading”. Captivated is attracted to or enchanted. Thus, it is the correct answer.

Ceremonial is the correct answer. It means relating to or characterized by ceremony; formal. Ceremonious means formally or elaborately polite. A welcome event cannot be characterized as polite.

Emotions cannot be conveyed, they can be expressed. Similarly, complement is something that completes or makes perfect, it cannot be conveyed. Friendship is the state of being a friend. It doesn't go with 'convey'. So, only compliments (expression of praise, commendation or admiration) fits here.

'Confidential' is the correct answer which refers to “in strict privacy or secrecy.” 

'Conform' refers to 'in accordance to' whereas confirm refers to 'to establish the truth', i.e. to attest or certify something..

The best option is 'contagious' which refers to “capable of being transmitted by bodily contact with an infected person or subject” or infectious.

'Emigrated' refers to "going out" while 'immigration' refers to "coming in".

'Accede' means to agree where as 'exceed' refers to going beyond. The sentence refers to spending within the limits of your income. So, exceed is correct. The other options are incorrect as they are not used with 'income'.

'Allusion' refers to 'casual reference', whereas 'illusion' means 'an erroneous perception of reality'. So, 'illusion' fits best here.

'Artisan' is the correct answer which refers to skilled people or craftsmen.

crooked is opposite of plain

Demolish refers to destroy.

Denounce means to condemn or censure openly or publicly. 

Squander refers to spend recklessly.

The sentence describes overcoming life's difficulties through courage. Tackled is the most appropriate verb to describe dealing with or confronting difficulties.