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Q72. Choose the most suitable word to fill in the blank.

1. elucidates
2. absconds
3. vilifies
4. exacerbates
5. ruptured

Correct answer: exacerbates

Solution

"Exacerbates" means worsens or intensifies something, which is the intended meaning in such vocabulary questions. The other options do not match that sense.

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