Vocabulary Quiz on Exacerbate, Rampant, and Gasp

What does it mean to "exacerbate" a problem?

• To solve it completely

• To make it less severe

• To make it worse

• To describe it in detail

The sudden cold weather will ______ the old man's joint pain.

• alleviate

• mitigate

• exacerbate

• lessen

If a problem is "rampant" in a community, it means it is:

• Strictly controlled

• Spreading widely and without check

• Rarely occurring

• Being ignored by everyone

Which word is a synonym for "rampant"?

• Restricted

• Widespread

• Limited

• Contained

When someone "gasps" in surprise, they are:

• Speaking very quickly

• Breathing out loudly

• Taking a sudden, quick breath

• Whispering softly

After the challenging exercise, the athlete began to ______ for air.

• sigh

• exhale

• gasp

• whisper

Which word is an antonym for "exacerbate"?

• Aggravate

• Worsen

• Heighten

• Alleviate

The opposite of a "rampant" issue is one that is:

• Uncontrolled

• Spreading

• Restrained

• Unchecked

Seeing the magic trick, the children let out a collective ______ of amazement.

• sigh

• exhale

• gasp

• murmur

Failing to address the minor issue now could ______ it into a major crisis later.

• mitigate

• alleviate

• worsen

• solve