Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'to make less severe or intense'.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The word meaning “to make less severe or intense” is “mitigate.”
Meaning of mitigate:
To reduce the seriousness, severity, or painfulness of something.
Incorrect options:
Mittigate — double ‘t’ (incorrect).
Mitaggate — wrong letter combination.
Mittagete — incorrect spelling.
Vocabulary Definition:
Mitigate — to lessen or soften.
Severe — very intense or harsh.
Intense — extreme in degree.
Therefore, the correct answer is: Mitigate.