Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym.

Placate

  1. to flatten out

  2. to pacify

  3. to annoy

  4. to make sure
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Placate means to calm, appease, or pacify someone who is angry or upset. Option B 'to pacify' is an exact synonym. Option A 'to flatten out' means to level something. Option C 'to annoy' is opposite. Option D 'to make sure' means to verify, which is unrelated.

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