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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


Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

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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