Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Ameliorate.
The meaning of the given words is:
- Judge: a public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court.
- Malign: evil in nature or effect.
- Castigate: reprimand (someone) severely.
- Ameliorate: make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
Thus, the most appropriate one word substution for the given set of words is Ameliorate.