They successfully <u>defused</u> the situation.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is <strong>NEAREST IN MEANING</strong> to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
- A. mitigated ✓
- B. mediated
- C. activated
- D. narrated
Correct Answer: A. mitigated
Explanation
DEFUSED means to reduce the danger or tension in a difficult situation. MITIGATED, meaning to make something less severe, is the closest match.