Banking Exams English — Question 1878
Question
Choose the word most similar in meaning to: ABATE
- intensify
- lessen
- confuse
- abandon
Correct answer
B — lessen
Explanation (English)
'Abate' means to become less intense or to reduce in amount or degree. 'Lessen' is its closest synonym. 'Intensify' is an antonym.
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