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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Verbs About Emotional Changes
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOLLIFY
Possible Answers:
Engage
Frighten
Secure
Lessen
Support
Correct answer:
Lessen
Explanation:
"Mollify" means to soften or make less intense in feeling or temper.
I hope that giving the family an upgrade to first class will mollify them after the airline lost their luggage.
So to "lessen" is the best choice.
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