Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Some simple changes in eating habits can alleviate nausea.

Options:

sharpen

plague

exacerbate

relieve

Correct Answer:

relieve

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word alleviate in the given sentence is relieve.

  • Alleviate means to make something less severe or painful.
  • Sharpen means to make something more intense or pointed.
  • Plague means to cause someone or something to suffer greatly.
  • Exacerbate means to make something worse or more severe.
  • Relieve means to make something less severe or painful.