RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

Put the meaning into your own words.

Take a moment before opening the definition. There is no timer and no penalty for needing another look.

CARD 4 OF 5

mitigate

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.

A backup venue could mitigate the disruption caused by rain.

Dictionary practice example.

The club took steps to mitigate the disruption by clarifying the rules and offering a new question period.