Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word nearest in meaning for the given word.

Exacerbate

  1. To aggravate

  2. Bring out

  3. Throw up

  4. Wear away
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Exacerbate means to make worse, aggravate, or intensify a problem or situation. Option A correctly identifies the meaning of aggravation. Options B, C, and D describe different actions not related to worsening.

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