Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word in bold.

Inflict

  1. Alleviate

  2. Mete out

  3. Wreak

  4. Impose
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Inflict means to give or cause (pain, wounds, etc.) by or as by striking; cause to be borne. Alleviate means to make less hard to bear; lighten or relieve (pain, suffering, etc).

 

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