relieved
obliterated
aroused
eradicated
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Answer is Wrong!
The correct answer is A. relieved.
The word “allayed” means to make (someone’s fears or worries) less severe. The other options do not have the same meaning.
- “Obliterated” means to destroy completely.
- “Aroused” means to awaken or stimulate (a feeling or response).
- “Eradicated” means to get rid of completely.
In the context of the question, the speaker is saying that the listener’s statement has made them feel less afraid. This suggests that the listener’s statement has relieved the speaker’s fears.