GRE Word List

EXACERBATE

to make more violent, bitter, or severe

The meaning of the word exacerbate is to make more violent, bitter, or severe.

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vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
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mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
repastsomething taken as food : meal
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
dulcetsweet to the taste
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
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apprehendarrest