a. descended
Descend means to go down. A cellar is located below the main floor of the house and often underneath the ground. People initially dug cellars because they stay cooler during hot weather which can help keep food from spoiling. The other words are not options. Rescind means to take something back. For example: After he found out her fiance had cheated, he rescinded his marriage proposal. Ascend means to go up. For example: She was known to be a wonderful person, so many people believed her soul ascended to heaven when she died. Intended means to do something on purpose. For example: I intended to go to the store, but I changed my mind when the rain started.
