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GATE 2026 IN – Question 6

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Exacerbate : Mitigate :: ___________

Choose the option with the correct pair of words to fill the blank.

  1. Aggravate : Alleviate
  2. Alleviate : Precipitate
  3. Aggravate : Precipitate
  4. Emancipate : Exonerate

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Correct answer: (A) Aggravate : Alleviate

Explanation

“Exacerbate” means to make a problem worse, while “mitigate” means to make it less severe. The analogy requires the same ordered pair of opposing meanings.

“Aggravate” means to worsen, and “alleviate” means to relieve. Therefore **Aggravate : Alleviate (A)** matches the relationship.