Identify the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences:-
No amount of assurance from us could assuage her grief.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Exacerbate
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Assuage means to lessen, ease, or reduce pain, grief, or difficulty.
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The opposite is to worsen it, which is exactly what exacerbate means. Exacerbate → to make a problem, feeling, or situation worse.
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Ameliorate → to make better (similar to assuage)
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Conciliate → to calm or pacify
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Placate → to soothe or appease