Question
In order to ______ the problem, the engineers proposed a
series of innovative solutions. The following question carries one statement with one blank. Choose the most appropriate word from the options to fill the blank.Solution
The term "mitigate" means to make a problem or situation less severe, serious, or painful. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the engineers are trying to reduce the severity of the problem through innovative solutions. The other options (exacerbate, complicate, conceal) would imply making the problem worse, more complex, or hidden, which does not fit the intended meaning of the sentence.
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