Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that best defines the word in bold.

Exacerbate

  1. to aggravate

  2. bring out

  3. throw up

  4. wear away
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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Exacerbate' means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse - to aggravate or intensify. Option A (to aggravate) directly captures this meaning of worsening something negative. Option B (bring out) means to reveal or express - not about worsening. Option C (throw up) means to vomit - completely unrelated. Option D (wear away) means to erode gradually - different from active worsening. Exacerbate is specifically about making negative things worse.

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