Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
For years, people afflicted with the itchy skin condition used stinky coal tar derivatives to_______ their symptoms.
Option 1: obviate
Option 2: refer
Option 3: deviate
Option 4: alleviate
Correct Answer: alleviate
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Alleviate means to make a condition or symptom less severe or more bearable.
In the context of the sentence, it conveys that people used coal tar derivatives to reduce or alleviate the symptoms of their itchy skin condition, suggesting a relief or improvement in their discomfort.
Therefore, the correct answer will be alleviate.
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