The government implemented new policies to _____________ the effects of climate change on coastal communities. Wearing masks and practicing social distancing can help ___________ the spread of infectious diseases.

Explanation

The most appropriate word to fill in both blanks is (e) mitigate. (A) The government implemented new policies to __________ the effects of climate change on coastal communities. • The word mitigate fits because it means to reduce the severity or harmful effects of something. In this context, the government is trying to reduce the impact of climate change. (B) Wearing masks and practicing social distancing can help __________ the spread of infectious diseases. • Again, mitigate is the correct choice because wearing masks and social distancing are actions meant to lessen or reduce the spread of diseases. Meanings: Transmit • Meaning: To send or pass something from one person or place to another (such as information, diseases, signals, etc.). • Hindi: प्रसाररत करना (Prasarit karna) Foster • Meaning: To encourage or promote the development or growth of something. • Hindi: बढ़ावा िेना (Badhaava dena) 73 www.bankersadda.com | Adda247 App Malign • Meaning: To speak harmful or untrue things about someone; to defame or slander. • Hindi: बिनाम करना (Badnaam karna) Dominate • Meaning: To have power, control, or influence over something or someone. • Hindi: प्रभुत्व िमाना (Prabhutv jamaana) Mitigate • Meaning: To reduce the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something. • Hindi: कम करना (Kam karna) / हल्का करना (Halka karna)