Question

part 3 - word knowledge
alleviate most nearly means
a lessen.
b freshen.
c socialize.
d condense.
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Explanation:

"Alleviate" means to make something less severe or intense. "Lessen" has a similar meaning of reducing or making smaller. "Freshen" means to make fresh, "socialize" means to interact with others, and "condense" means to make denser or more concentrated. So "lessen" is the closest in meaning to "alleviate".

Answer:

A. lessen.