6th Class English Antonyms and Synonyms Question Bank Synonyms and Antonyms

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    DIRECTIONS: Choose the word which is nearly the same in meaning to the word in capital letters. ALLEVIATE

    A) To release                   

    B) To lessen

    C) To deprive      

    D) To deceive

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The word 'Alleviate' means 'to diminish or lessen' which is nearest in meaning to 'lessen' which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: To release ? to free from confinement; To deprive ? to remove from the possession; To deceive - delude, to be unfaithful to.


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