ExplanationThe key to this question is the phrase “tolerated presence,” which indicates that the “abodes,” or houses, are different from the “opulent estates.” The pivot phrase “aside from” also provides a nice clue.
Ramshackle and dilapidated, which both mean “run-down,” are best. Archaic, meaning “old” or “old-fashioned,” is close, but doesn’t possess the same connotations of disrepair or neglect that the two correct answers do.
Hence options ramshackle, dilapidated are best fit!
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