The ________ that exists among nations could certainly be lessened if misunderstanding and mistrust were removed.

He never put her down or ______ her. A: lessened B: diminished C: minimized D: trivialized

What is the result of no-fault divorce? A: Divorce is easier to obtain. B: Domestic violence is lessened. C: It causes little pain to either side. D: It contributes to social unrest.

L ast year, the crime rate in Chicago has sharply __. A. declined B. lessened C. descended D. slipped

A student can buy a plane ticket at a ______ fare from this airline company. A: reduced B: diminished C: lessened D: decreased

In the past, record companies would often release singles as a way to promote their musicians’ albums. Why has this practice lessened in recent years?

Choose the correct words or phrases to complete the sentences. The tension that exists among nations could certainly be lessened ____ misunderstanding and mistrust were removed.

The number of people buying their own houses has sharply ______ as a result of the economic recession. A: declined B: lessened C: descended D: slipped

My grandmother has been ill for two months, so her health has (). A: deteriorated B: diminished C: dwindled D: lessened

Choose the correct words or phrases to complete the sentences.The tension that exists among nations could certainly be lessened ____ misunderstanding and mistrust were removed. A: but B: so C: if D: since