Question

    Choose suitable words from the options to fill in the blanks.

    Politicians sought to _________ the insecure feelings

    with a range of new anti-crime measures
    A Attempt Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Swarming Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Spiralled Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Assuage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘assuage’ means ‘to make unpleasant feelings less strong’. It is correct here. Attempt- to try to do something, especially something difficult. It is inappropriate here. Swarming- to move in a large group.

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