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Question : Select the appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
We should try to pacify the situation and not _____ it further.

Option 1: mitigate

Option 2: standardise

Option 3: illustrate

Option 4: aggravate


Team Careers360 4th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: aggravate


Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.

Pacify means to calm or soothe, suggesting an effort to ease tensions or conflicts. Aggravate is the opposite, meaning to worsen or intensify, which fits the context of not making the situation worse.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

  • Mitigate: To make something less severe, harsh, or painful.
  • Standardise: To make uniform or consistent according to a set standard.
  • Illustrate: To provide examples or clarify through visual representation.

Therefore, the complete sentence is: "We should try to pacify the situation and not aggravate it further."

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