SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 25

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Lessen.

• In the given question, we need to select the SYNONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the same meaning as another word is its synonym.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

• MITIGATE means "to make something less serious, painful, unpleasant, etc.".
• For example:- Morphine may be given hypodermically to mitigate the pain. 

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

1. Lessen- to become less; to make something less.
2. Improve- to become or to make something better.
3. Moderate- being, having, using, etc. neither too much nor too little of something.
4. Excuse- a reason (that may or may not be true) that you give in order to explain your behaviour.

The chosen option expresses the same meaning as the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.