Question

in an attempt to settle the long strike, a third party was asked to

1 meander

2 wrangle

3 transpire

4 intercede

Explanation:

The context is about a third - party being asked to help settle a strike. "Intercede" means to intervene on behalf of someone else, often to resolve a dispute, which is appropriate here. "Meander" means to wander aimlessly. "Wrangle" usually implies a noisy argument or struggle. "Transpire" means to become known or to occur.

Answer:

1. intercede