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Verbal Usage - Confusing Verbs (Co- and Con-)
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Nothing can .......... for the death of a loved one.
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compensate
💡 Explanation:
To compensate means to make up for a loss or provide something good to balance something bad. 'Coincide' means to happen simultaneously, 'coax' means to persuade gently, 'compile' means to collect together, and 'comply' means to obey rules. Only 'compensate' fits the context of making up for loss.