Alleviate
mediumuh-LEE-vee-ayt
verb
Definition
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe
Examples
“The medication helped alleviate her pain.”
“New policies were introduced to alleviate poverty.”
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GRE Tip
Alleviate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "relieve" or "ease" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "aggravate".
Related GRE Words
mitigate
To make less severe, serious, or painful
ameliorate
To make something bad or unsatisfactory better
qualify
To make less absolute; to modify or limit
assuage
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to satisfy an appetite or desire
revitalize
To give new life or vigor to
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
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