Question

1. what does expounded mean?

explained
contagious
upon people
destroyed

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "expounded", we analyze the options: "contagious" relates to spreading (e.g., diseases), "upon people" is a phrase, "destroyed" means ruined. "Expounded" means to present or explain in detail, so "explained" is the closest synonym.

Answer:

A. explained