Exacerbate
Meaning: Make a problem or bad situation worse.
Example
- The drought exacerbated the region's food shortage.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “exacerbate”?
Answer: D) Make a problem or bad situation worse.
“Exacerbate” means: Make a problem or bad situation worse.
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