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The word "subterranean" means existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface, so its synonym is "underground." The other options do not convey the same meaning.

The word "mollify" means to soothe or appease someone's anger or anxiety. Among the options, "appease" is the closest synonym, meaning to calm or pacify. "Sweeten" can mean to make sweeter but is less precise, while "applaud" and "worry" are unrelated.

The correct preposition to use with 'buttons' and 'dress' is 'on' because buttons are attached to the surface of the dress. 'In', 'at', and 'over' do not correctly describe this placement.

The word "diligent" means showing careful and persistent effort or hard work. Therefore, "Hardworking" is the correct synonym. The other options do not match the meaning of "diligent."

The word 'pastime' refers to an activity done for enjoyment and relaxation, which is synonymous with 'recreation'. The other options do not convey this meaning.

The correct preposition to use with 'translate' when indicating the target language is 'into'. Therefore, 'Translate this passage into English.' is correct.

Option D correctly converts the active sentence into passive voice using the past simple tense: 'They broke up the table' becomes 'The table was broken up by them.' The other options are grammatically incorrect or use wrong tenses.

The word "demise" primarily means death or the end of something. While it is often used to refer to death, it can also mean the termination or end of an institution or thing. Among the given options, "dismissal" (meaning removal or termination) is the closest synonym to "demise" in the sense of an ending or termination. The other options (residence, accident, act) do not relate to the meaning of "demise." Therefore, "dismissal" is the best available synonym here.

The word "virago" refers to a domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman, which is synonymous with "shrew." The other options do not match this meaning.

The word "infinite" means without limits or endless. Among the options, "endless" is the closest synonym, as it directly conveys the idea of having no end or limit.