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The word 'remote' means far away or distant in space or time. Among the options, 'distant' is the correct synonym, while 'automatic', 'savage', and 'mean' do not share this meaning.

Option D, "By whom is this mess being created?", is the correct passive voice question form corresponding to the active voice question "Who is creating this mess?". It correctly uses the passive structure with "is being created" and the formal interrogative "By whom".

Option A correctly transforms the active question into a grammatically correct passive voice question using the present continuous tense: 'Is a match being played against our team by them?'. The other options contain grammatical errors in verb form or tense.

The word "filthy" means very dirty, so its antonym is "clean," which means free from dirt or impurities. The other options (grimy, grubby, putrid) are synonyms or related to dirtiness or unpleasantness, not opposites.

The word 'fanatical' means extremely enthusiastic or devoted to a cause, which is synonymous with 'zealous'. The other options do not convey the same intensity of enthusiasm.

The word 'lurch' means to make an abrupt, uncontrolled movement, which is synonymous with 'stagger.' 'Tiptoe' and 'steady' have different meanings, and 'None of the above' is incorrect since 'stagger' fits best.

The idiom "to face the music" means to accept and bear the consequences of one's actions, often unpleasant ones. Therefore, option D correctly captures this meaning.

The idiom "rides the high horse" means to act superior or arrogantly. Option C correctly captures this meaning, while the other options are unrelated to the idiom.

The phrase "the salt of the earth" is an idiom meaning very good and honest people, often kind and humble. Therefore, option A, "Kind," correctly reflects the meaning of the idiom.

The word 'contiguous' means sharing a common border or touching. Among the options, 'Adjoining' is the closest synonym as it also means next to or touching. The other options do not convey this meaning.