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JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 40

Question 40

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Her problem was exacerbated by the loss of her father

  1. A.exaggerated
  2. B.solved
  3. C.aggavated
  4. D.infuriated
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (aggavated)

Explanation

To exacerbate a problem is to make it worse, which is what aggravate means.