Mitigate Flashcards

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Ephemeral

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Lasting for very short period of time

Ex : he remembers his empheral fame during 2011.

Syn : transitory , transient

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Propriety

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Confirming/ using proper behavior accepted( morals and standards) . Socially accepted behavior

Ex: I will conduct myself with propriety in a clinical setting.

Syn: respectable, decency, polite, conventional

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Advocate

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To support something

Ex: I advocated for education, yet no one cares.

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Bolster

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To strengthen something

Ex: my recent achievements in the program have bolster my confidence.

Syn: strengthen

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Deride

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To treat someone or thing with contempt

Ex; john was unpopular among classmates, and was often derided at school.

Syn : ridicule , make fun of

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Mitigate

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Make less severe, serious, or painful

Ex: she mitigated her pain by sitting at a 45 degree angle.

Syn: alleviate, relieve

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