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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 20

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 9 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q20

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Mitigate

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Alleviate.

 

Given Word: Mitigate

Meaning of "Mitigate": To make something less severe, harmful, or painful.

Example: The medicine helped mitigate the pain.

Synonym: Alleviate – means to reduce or ease pain, burden, or severity.

Meanings of Other Options:

  • Aggravate – To make worse (opposite of mitigate)

  • Incite – To stir up or encourage (often trouble)

  • Intensify – To make stronger or more severe (also opposite)

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.