Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Abate”?

Abate means to lessen or reduce in intensity.

• Correct answer - lessen: it has the same meaning as Abate.
• rebate: a partial refund of money paid - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abate.
• obvious: easily seen or understood - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abate.
• essence: the basic nature or core of something - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abate.