Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold.
Elisabeth stood at the piano, which did nothing to allay his anxiety.

Question

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold. Elisabeth stood at the piano, which did nothing to allay his anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D — The word 'allay' means to reduce or calm something, such as anxiety. Its antonym is 'aggravate', which means to make a problem or feeling worse.

Answer

A. mitigate

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B. simplify

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C. mollify

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D. aggravate

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold. Elisabeth stood at…