VocabularyQuestion 72 of 120
To 'exacerbate' a condition means to:
a.Cure it
b.Ignore it
c.Diagnose it
d.Make it worse
Explanation
Exacerbate means to make a problem or condition more severe. For example, smoking can exacerbate a respiratory illness.
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