1) denizens means inhabitants
2) surreptitiously means slyly
3) mollified means calmed
4) farcical means silly
5) palpable means able to be felt
Transformation. Since the word is divided between two lines, you separate by syllable.
Answer: to stress that the majority of people are concerned about drones
Explanation:
Frederick Douglas would rather that people treat him with contempt than conforming to other's desires, thus betraying himself and his values. This shows that he wants to be true to himself, and in a world where other people's opinions matter more than your own, that is a very bold statement. Some people have beliefs that are very valuable to them, yet they consider abandoning them for the sake of popularity or preventing ridicule.
Answer:
The move to ban marketing of fast food to children is part of a roadmap for prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The UAE has already implemented VAT on tobacco and soft drinks and a strategy to combat prevalence of obesity especially among children. Dr Fadila, however, ruled out any taxation on fast foods.