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We engage 'in' an activity.

Zoo is a closed area like a room. Hence, 'in'.

We are 'in' the clothes we wear.

'In' is used as it is followed by an adjective 'United States of America'.

Apportioned means to divide and allocate something, such as land, among people. This fits the context of distributing land among family members.

To be accused of something means to be charged with or blamed for a fault or offense. The sentence describes the government being blamed for its inaction.

An aura is a distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person or thing. One can have an aura of confidence.

To be appreciated means to be recognized for one's full worth or value. The sentence implies the person's talents are not being fully utilized or valued by the company.

An author is the writer of a book, article, or in this case, a proposal. The speaker is identifying themselves as the creator of the document.

To avow is to assert or confess openly. In this context, the aide is stating or confirming that the President was unaware of the deals.

Austere describes someone who is strict, plain, or severe in manner or appearance. It fits the description of a distant, serious father figure.

To avert one's eyes means to turn them away to avoid looking at something unpleasant. This fits the context of someone looking away from a terrible scene.

To be approached means to be contacted or spoken to by someone, often with a proposal or request. This fits the context of companies reaching out to offer business.

Acquired means to have bought or obtained something. The company has obtained new premises (a building or office space). Note: The option is spelled 'aquired' (typo for acquired).

To aver is to state or assert to be the case. It is a formal way of saying someone claimed or declared something.