Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold.
Elisabeth stood at the piano, which did nothing to allay his anxiety.

Correct option is D

The correct antonym of "allay" is "aggravate".
Given word:
· Allay: To reduce or alleviate fear, anxiety, or pain (कम करना).
· Example: The doctor tried to allay her fears about the surgery.
Correct answer word:
· Aggravate: To worsen or intensify a condition or situation (बढ़ाना या खराब करना).
· Example: His rude behavior only aggravated the situation.
Synonyms of Allay: Relieve, ease, soothe, mollify.
Antonyms of Allay: Aggravate, exacerbate, intensify, provoke.
Meanings of other options:
· Mitigate: To reduce the severity of something (कम करना). (Synonym, not an antonym.)
· Simplify: To make something easier (सरल बनाना). (Not contextually relevant.)
· Mollify: To calm or soothe someone (शांत करना). (Synonym, not an antonym.)