Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the key word. Assuage

  1. An Advocate

  2. Disorder

  3. Lessen

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Assuage means to lessen, soothe, relieve, or mitigate (especially pain, distress, or intensity). "Lessen" directly captures this meaning of reducing intensity. An advocate is a supporter, disorder means confusion, and "None of these" is incorrect.

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