May 2017

Question 1

Exacerbate

Answer 1

Meaning: make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
Example: His ever present pessimistic attitude exacerbates every problem they face.

Question 2

Augment

Answer 2

Meaning: make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
Example: The budget was augmented by various donations in the fundraiser.

Question 3

Impede

Answer 3

Meaning: delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
Example: His decision to impede the event turned out to be a very good one.

Question 4

Callous

Answer 4

Meaning: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
Example: he was a callous man who had little to no regard about others feelings

Question 5

Conundrum

Answer 5

Meaning: a confusing and difficult problem or question.
Example: She wished that she had a solution to the conundrum she was facing.