Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following Eight items consists of a word in Bold-capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in Bold capital letters.

EXACERBATE

  1. To make something more severe

  2. To cause artificial shortage

  3. To assume false importance

  4. To flatter
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Explanation

Exacerbate means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse, more severe, or more intense. 'To make something more severe' is the direct definition of this term.

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