Correct Answer: Preoccupied

Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Absorbed means to take in and hold something (a liquid or other substance).

Soaked means saturated with liquid, which is synonymous with absorbed when talking about taking in liquid or other substance.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Preoccupied refers to being mentally occupied or engrossed with thoughts or concerns.
• Restored means to bring something back to its original or proper condition, which is not synonymous with absorbed.
• Replaced means to substitute one thing or person for another, which is not synonymous with absorbed in terms of mental focus or engagement.