GRE Vocabulary

GRE Word: Exacerbate - Meaning, Synonyms and Example

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exacerbate (verb)

Meaning

Exacerbate: to make worse.

Synonyms

aggravate, worsen

Example Sentence

Stress exacerbated the illness.

Memory Tip

Make a flashcard: write exacerbate on one side and the meaning with your own sentence on the other. Review it three times this week.