Feb 04, 2026
Mitigate
(v.)
mit-i-gate
mi-tə-ˌgāt
Definition:
To diminish in harshness.
Example:
Because he told the truth, the teacher decided to mitigate his punishment.
Obsequious
(adj.)
ob-se-qui-ous
əb-sē-kwē-əs
Definition:
Extremely compliant or submissive.
Example:
Justin was not fit to be student body president; he was too obsequious and yielded to every suggestion by the supervising teacher.
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