GRE Text Completion: Kaplan-GRE填空Kaplan - D04BL2YB06OX5CS6_

Early sewing machines were poorly received by textile workers, who feared the technology would ____________ the demand for their skills; despite their protests, the sewing machine became popular both in the factory and in the home. A. overwhelm B. diminish C. obviate D. mitigate E. eliminate F. belittle