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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Some simple changes in eating habits can alleviate nausea.

Option 1: sharpen

Option 2: plague

Option 3: exacerbate

Option 4: relieve


Team Careers360 2nd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: relieve


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option ​​​​​​.

Alleviate means to make something less severe or to mitigate. Relieve means to make better. It means to make an unpleasant feeling less strong.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Sharpen means to make something sharp.
  • Plague is a widespread and deadly disease.
  • Exacerbate means to make a problem worse.
Therefore, the right answer is relieve .

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