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In the context of the passage, the word 'abate' most closely means:
In the context of the passage, the word 'abate' most closely means:
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In the context of the passage, the word 'abate' most closely means:
to increase
to diminish
to maintain
to complicate
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'Abate' means to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity, which aligns with the option 'to diminish'.
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Q: In the context of the passage, the word 'abate' most closely means:
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'Abate' means to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity, which aligns with the option 'to diminish'.
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Step 1: Read the passage carefully to understand the context in which the word 'abate' is used.
Step 2: Look for clues in the passage that indicate what 'abate' is referring to, such as a decrease or reduction.
Step 3: Consider the definition of 'abate', which means to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.
Step 4: Compare the meaning of 'abate' with the options provided, focusing on the one that suggests a decrease.
Step 5: Identify that 'to diminish' is the option that best matches the meaning of 'abate'.
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