'Abate' means to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity, which aligns with the option 'to diminish'.

'Ephemeral' refers to something that lasts for a very short time, thus 'temporary' is the correct meaning.

'Ubiquitous' refers to something that is present everywhere or widespread, which fits the context of the passage discussing the prevalence of technology.

'Dichotomy' refers to a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

'Resilience' refers to the ability to recover from difficulties, which is crucial for achieving success as discussed in the passage.

'Tenuous' indicates something that is weak or fragile, which aligns with the author's description of the situation in the passage.

'Ameliorate' means to make something better or improve it, which is the intended meaning in the context of the passage.

A 'catalyst' is something that accelerates or facilitates a process, often in a positive way.

'Catalyst' in this context refers to something that accelerates or facilitates change, making 'a facilitator of change' the correct interpretation.

'Catalyst' refers to something that accelerates or brings about change, thus 'initiates change' is the correct interpretation.

'Cognitive dissonance' refers to the mental discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs, thus describing a mental conflict.

'Paradigm shift' indicates a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions, thus referring to a complete transformation.

A 'paradox' refers to a statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a deeper truth, making 'a contradiction that reveals a truth' the correct interpretation.

'Quintessential' means representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class, indicating the most typical.

'Dichotomy' refers to a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

'Ubiquitous' means present or existing everywhere, indicating that technology is widely available.

'Ubiquitous' means being present everywhere at the same time, which fits the context of technology being widespread.

'Quintessential' means representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class, thus emphasizing the most typical example.

A 'double-edged sword' implies that something has both positive and negative consequences, which aligns with the discussion in the passage.

A 'double-edged sword' implies that something can have both beneficial and harmful consequences.

'In the wake of' means following or as a result of something, indicating that the events discussed happened after a particular occurrence.

'In the wake of' refers to events that occur as a result of something else, typically after it.

'In the wake of' indicates that something happens as a result of or following an event.

'Inextricably linked' means that two concepts are so closely connected that they cannot be separated, which is the intended meaning in the passage.

To 'take with a grain of salt' means to view something with skepticism or not to take it literally.

This idiom means to view something with skepticism or not to take it too seriously.

'To throw in the towel' is an idiom that means to give up or admit defeat.

'Ameliorate' means to make something better or improve it, which corresponds to the option 'to improve'.

An 'anomaly' is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected, which fits the context of the passage.

'Cognitive dissonance' refers to the mental discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs.