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In the sentence, "Reading" functions as a noun representing the activity, which is the role of a gerund. Although it looks like a present participle, here it acts as a noun, making it a gerund.

The word 'Restoration' means the act of returning something to its original condition. 'Depredation' means the act of plundering or destroying, which is the opposite of restoration, making it the correct antonym.

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'spend' because it means to use money to pay for something. The other options do not fit the context: 'dispense' means to distribute, 'pass' means to move by or hand over, and 'dispose' means to get rid of something.

A soliloquy is a dramatic device where a character speaks their thoughts aloud when alone or regardless of listeners, commonly used in plays to reveal inner feelings. The other options do not fit this definition.

A man who rarely speaks the truth is best described as a 'Liar,' which specifically means someone who tells lies. 'Hypocrite' refers to someone who pretends to have virtues or beliefs that they do not actually possess, which is different from simply not telling the truth.

Beowulf is an Old English epic poem consisting of approximately 3,182 alliterative lines, which is a well-established fact in English literature studies.

"Scrumptious" means delicious or very tasty, so the synonym "Tasty" is the correct choice among the options provided.

The word 'shelve' means to postpone or put aside a plan or decision, making 'postpone' the correct synonym.

The correct sentence is 'I have a decent house to live in.' This sentence correctly uses the singular noun 'house' with the article 'a' and includes the necessary preposition 'in' after 'to live' to complete the phrase. Option A is incorrect because it lacks the preposition 'in' at the end, which is necessary to indicate living inside the house. Option C is incorrect because it uses 'a' with the plural noun 'houses,' which is grammatically wrong. Option D is incorrect because it uses the plural noun 'houses' without an article and also lacks the preposition 'in.' Therefore, option B is the correct choice, as it properly includes the article, noun form, and preposition.

The term 'cosmopolitan' refers to a person who is worldly, familiar with many cultures, and comfortable in diverse environments, but it does not specifically mean someone who loves everybody. 'Altruist' is a person who is selflessly concerned for the welfare of others, which aligns more closely with the idea of loving or caring for everybody. 'Fratricide' means the act of killing one's brother or a member of one's own group, and 'aristocrat' refers to a person of noble birth or high social standing. Therefore, the best answer to describe a person who loves everybody is 'Altruist'.