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Q · Synonyms and Antonyms Moderate · 45s
Directions: In the following question, a word is given in [brackets] within a sentence. Choose the word which is the SYNONYM of the given word in the context of the sentence.The storm began to [abate] after three hours of heavy rain.
TopicSynonyms and Antonyms
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Abate: to become less intense. Correct choice — Diminish: matches the meaning of Abate. Other options: Intensify — opposite/unrelated; Increase — opposite/unrelated; Escalate — opposite/unrelated.
Final Answer: Option B - Diminish