Question 99
HardOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to AGGRAVATE.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
To aggravate is to make worse. To alleviate is to make less severe.
Worth noting
Worsen is a synonym. Aggregate and gravitate only look alike.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "aggravate"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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