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    Question

    My fear of the disease __________ after knowing the

    number of deaths it has caused till now. Choose a suitable word from the options to fill in the blanks.
    A exacerbated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B disruptions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C leveraged Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D fostered Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘exacerbate’ means ‘ - to make something that is already bad even worse.’ Disruption- disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process. Leverage- to use something that you already have in order to achieve something new or better. Foster- to encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings. My fear of the disease exacerbated after knowing the number of deaths it has caused till now.

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