Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the key word. Cathartic

  1. purgative

  2. sinful

  3. derogatory

  4. alleviate

  5. appease
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Explanation

Cathartic means providing psychological relief through open expression (emotional) or purging/cleansing (physical/medical). 'Purgative' directly relates to the medical meaning - something that cleanses or purges. 'Alleviate' is related but different (reduces severity).

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