Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets to fill in the blank.
His condition began to _______________ (Ameliorate) after the trip.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Worsen.
Given word: Ameliorate
Meaning: To improve or make better
Example: The medicine helped to ameliorate his symptoms quickly.
Antonym: Worsen
Meaning: To deteriorate; to become worse
Example: His condition began to worsen after missing the medication.
Meaning of the other words:
Improve – to make better (same as ameliorate, not antonym)
Detach – to separate or disengage
Explode – to burst suddenly
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.