Assuage
[uh-SWAYJ]
Hint 1.
The root meaning of assuage is toward pleasantness, being a combination of the Latin ad- (“toward”) and suavis (“sweet, pleasant”).
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“The nurse gave Martha a bowl of ice-cream to assuage her discomfort after her tonsillectomy.”
What is the best definition of assuage?
A.
To totally remove discomfort or serve as an anesthetic
B.
To lessen the intensity of something unpleasant
C.
To distract from or render ineffective
D.
To indulge someone who is demanding reward
Hint 1.
The root meaning of assuage is toward pleasantness, being a combination of the Latin ad- (“toward”) and suavis (“sweet, pleasant”).
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“The nurse gave Martha a bowl of ice-cream to assuage her discomfort after her tonsillectomy.”
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