Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2174 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Basic English Grammar & Vocabulary

Question Statement:

Identify the synonym for 'EXACERBATE' as used in: 'Excessive groundwater pumping will only EXACERBATE seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers.'

Options:

  • (A) Worsen or aggravate
  • (B) Mitigate or alleviate
  • (C) Rectify
  • (D) Halt completely

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

'Exacerbate' means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
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