Choose the most suitable set of words that can replace the three highlighted words in the passage in the same sequence.

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1. The first highlighted word should mean an official order or command, which fits **mandate** (d) best, as it means an authoritative instruction.

2. The second word implies something raised or increased in status or level. **Elevated** (d) means raised to a higher position, making it the correct choice.

3. The third word must mean absolutely necessary or essential. **Indispensable** (d) means something that cannot be done without, perfectly matching the context.

Other options do not fit all three words appropriately:
- (a) require (need), alleviated (made less severe), vital (essential) — alleviated does not fit the context.
- (b) rationalize (justify), progressed (advanced), exclusive (limited) — none fit the first and third words well.
- (c) crucial (important), discern (perceive), inherent (existing naturally) — discern does not fit the second word.
- (e) impose (force), augmented (increased), resilient (flexible) — impose and resilient do not fit the context.

**Answer:** (d) mandate, elevated, indispensable

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