Question
Each question below has two blanks, which is indicating
that something has been omitted. Choose the most suitable option indicating the words that can be used to fill up the blanks in the sentences to make them meaningfully complete. Economists warned that without targeted reforms, the tax policy would ______ income inequality and ______ consumer demand, potentially weakening the overall economy.Solution
Exacerbate: to make a problem or situation worse. In economics, we often say a policy exacerbates inequality. Suppress: to restrain or put down, often used with abstract concepts like “growth,” “inflation,” or “demand.” So, suppress consumer demand is a strong fit. Aggravate: worsen Decline: decrease Escalate: intensify Reduce: lessen Intensify: strengthen Deteriorate: worsen Widen: increase (gap) Depreciate: lose value
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