Olivia and Benjamin are having a disagreement. Olivia starts raising her voice and making harsh comments, which only makes things worse. What does it mean to exacerbate a situation?

Spell the word that means 'to make a problem worse,' starting with 'E.'

Is 'exacerbate' a noun, verb, or adjective?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

In this sentence, 'The heavy rain will exacerbate the flooding,' what effect does the rain have on the flooding?

How would you describe someone who is proficient in a skill?

Spell the adjective meaning 'skilled and competent,' starting with 'P.'

What part of speech is 'proficient'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

If a person is proficient in three languages, what does that tell you about their abilities?

What does it mean to besiege a place?

Spell the verb that means 'to surround with armed forces,' starting with 'B.'