Exacerbate, Mitigate, Insurmountable, Apprehensive - Advanced vocabulary

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Exacerbate (v.)

/ɪɡˈzæsərˌbeɪt/

Synonyms: Worsen, intensify, aggravate

Meaning: To make a problem or a situation worse.

Common collocations: Exacerbate a problem, exacerbate a situation, exacerbate difficulties.

Example sentence: Try not to exacerbate the problem. Instead, try to be a part of a solution.

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Mitigate (v.)

/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/

Synonyms: Alleviate, lessen, reduce

Meaning: To make something less severe or painful.

Common collocations: Mitigate the risk / damage / harm / consequences, mitigate the effects / impact, mitigate a problem/situation.

Example sentence: Your positive attitude can mitigate any difficulties you face.

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Insurmountable (adj.)

/ɪnˈsɜːr.maʊntəbəl/

Synonyms: Unconquerable, overwhelming, insuperable

Meaning: Impossible to overcome or deal with, typically due to its difficulty or size.

Common collocations: insurmountable obstacle, insurmountable challenge, insurmountable task

Example sentence: It is not an insurmountable problem. Trust me, you can handle it.

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Apprehensive (adj.)

/ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

Synonyms: Nervous, anxious, worried

Meaning: Feeling anxious or fearful about something that may happen in the future; having doubts or concerns.

Common collocations: apprehensive about, apprehensive of, apprehensive mood

Example sentence: Despite feeling apprehensive, remember stepping outside your comfort zone often leads to growth and new opportunities.

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