Multiple choice softskills communication

Odd man out

  1. exacerbate

  2. exonerate

  3. exculpate

  4. vindicate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Exacerbate' is the odd one out - it means to make a problem worse, while 'exonerate', 'exculpate', and 'vindicate' all mean to clear someone from blame or guilt. Exacerbate has a negative effect; the others are about absolving guilt.