Ameliorate
[uh-MEE-lee-or-ayt]
Hint 1. Sentence to give context:
“Whereas loud noises exacerbated the dog’s anxiety, a good pet always seemed to ameliorate it.”
Hint 2.
The Latin “melior” means “better.”
What is the best definition of ameliorate?
A.
To soothe or make better
B.
To amuse or make laugh
C.
To exacerbate or irritate
D.
To excite and enliven
Hint 1. Sentence to give context:
“Whereas loud noises exacerbated the dog’s anxiety, a good pet always seemed to ameliorate it.”
Hint 2.
The Latin “melior” means “better.”
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