Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the right meaning of the following word.

Assuage

  1. To draw out; to purposely anger or convince to act

  2. To exclude; to leave out

  3. To ease or lessen pain; to make less severe

  4. To cancel; to nullify; to cause to have no effect or purpose

  5. To control; to operate with one's hands; to play upon and to direct
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Assuage means to ease, lessen, or make less severe - particularly pain, distress, or intense emotions. It can also mean to satisfy an appetite or desire. The key meaning is making something bad or intense feel less overwhelming.

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