Question

Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the given key word:

Ameliorate

• A. To appease
• B. To make excuses
• C. To humiliate
• D. To improve

Answer 1

The correct option is D To improve

'Ameliorate' means to make a bad or unpleasant situation better.

Option A - 'To appease' means to prevent further disagreement in arguments or war by giving to the other side an advantage that they have demanded. Thus option A is incorrect.

Option B - 'To make excuses' means to give someone false reasons why you cannot do something. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'To humiliate' means to make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for himself or herself. Thus option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'To improve' means to make bad things or situations better. Thus option D is the correct answer.

'Ameliorate - To improve'