OPPRESSIVE
(a) Gentle
(b) Kindly
(c) Smooth
(d) Orderly

OBSCURE
(a) Inconspicuous
(b) Veiled
(c) Clear
(d) Distinct

CLINCH
(a) Lose
(b) Clasp
(c) Deal
(d) Seal

ENERVATE
(a) Decelerate
(b) Strengthen
(c) Push forward
(d) Aggravate

TO PUT UP WITH
(a) To stay together
(b) To talk politely
(c) To dislike
(d) To move along with

DIMINISH
(a) Enkindle
(b) Increase
(c) Produce
(d) Arouse

HAMPERED
(a) Facilitated
(b) Prompted
(c) Relieved
(d) Instigated

EQUANIMITY
(a) Sorrow
(b) Discontentment
(c) Agitation
(d) Silence

SPURIOUS
(a) Fresh
(b) Modern
(c) Genuine
(d) Interesting

THREW COLD WATER ON
(a) Supported
(b) Defeated
(c) Amended
(d) Modified

AGGRAVATED
(a) Increased
(b) Mitigated
(c) Aggregated
(d) Magnified