Multiple choice

Directions: Select the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

ALLEVIATE

  1. Reduce

  2. Rejoice

  3. Elevate

  4. Sober
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

If you don't confuse with the meanings of 'alleviate' and 'elevate', this is an easy question to crack. Alleviate means to decrease or lessen whose direct opposite is elevate i.e. increase or heighten. So, the answer is (3).

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