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The key word here is ‘Transform’ which tells us the transformation of negative into positive. Option (3) and Option (1) only have this - first negative and then positive. But option (1) is out of context. We do not have a dying military defeat or alive economic victory. But option (3) fits in perfectly.All other options have both negative words and hence can be ruled out. 

Option (1) is the answer as recommendation means suggestion, proposal or guidance.

The word 'or' tells us that the answer has to be similar in meaning to marriage. Thus option (5). Synergy is best suited which means cooperation and inter action.

There can be confusion between option (1) and (2). But we must lake into consideration that congregation refers to a gathering of people. Hence answer is (2).

The only relevant option to be seen is option (3). Also the relationship needed between the two words is not seen in any other option.

'More is Better' is a paradigm, a pattern thought or concept accepted by most people. This makes option (2) the correct answer.

Option (5) and (2) can be outrightly eliminated. Repeal means annulment which cannot be the answer. Though revolt fits perfectly in the first blank reiteration does not as it means repetition. Thus the answer is option (1).

Options (1) and (3) and (5) can be eliminated at the first step itself But option (2) is more suited than (4) as inevitably means customarily whereas inevitably is unavoidably which makes (2) the correct answer.

The only options to be considered in this question would be option (1) and (2) as convene means 'to assemble', vacillate means 'to go to and fro' and desist means 'to stop from' comparing options (1) and (2), conundrum seems to be more appropriate to describe life more appropriate to describe life more than idles. Conundrum means a mystery. Thus making (2) the correct option.

As the sentence tells us what we want and what we don't want, the answer home to be opposite meaning words. The only option which is nearest to such as relation is option (2).

Dacquoise is a nut with chocolate filling which cannot be the answer. Moreover 'effort and----' tells us the answer has to be similar in meaning as effort.  Thus option e perseverance is best suited.

Option (4) is the answer as persisted means carried on. The other options are irrelevant.

Concur means to coincide, permit is to allow, conspire is to plan secretly and uglify is to make ugly. Conceded can be the answer as it means to surrender to agree to a fact.

Oppression, abuse and malaise cannot describe the feeling or emotion on meeting are is mother. Obeah is a form of magic or witchcraft the option thus which thus which suits best is option (3).

Given that the residents live in a secluded area, only widespread encroaching or further commercialization will harm their quiet life or disturb it. Option (1) is thus eliminated as it cannot reinforce their quietness. Thus option (4) is the answer.