Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best explains the underlined and italicized part of the sentence.

He tried to mollify my hurt feelings.

  1. arouse

  2. ignore

  3. soften

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

Mollify means to soothe, calm, or soften someone's feelings or anger. It is derived from Latin 'mollis' meaning soft. The word is commonly used in contexts where someone's emotions need to be pacified or appeased.

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