Replace the bracketed word with one of the given options, which suitably replaces the word without changing the meaning of the sentence.
There are several ways to (mitigate) a blowout without losing control or playing soft.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. allay.
Allay means to reduce or diminish something, particularly something like fear or pain, which aligns with the meaning of mitigate in this context.
The other options—spread, aggravate, and intensify—would change the meaning of the sentence.